Heart To Heart Counseling

Have An Open Heart Why?

What people don’t know is that San Diego County has one of the highest recidivism rates in the state of California with Approximately 56 percent of state prisoners, 45 percent of federal prisoners, and 64 percent of local jail inmates experiencing a mental health problem. Nearly 74 percent of ex-offenders in our county return to prison within two years of release. The connection between mental health and incarceration are well-documented. This pressure leads to an increase in suicide, addiction, and homelessness, and furthermore, reincarceration after being released.

Why OHL:

  • Services from a community trusted organization located in the community it serves

  • Relatable and lived experienced staff with a diverse background

  • guarantees clients are getting full wraparound support while tending to their mental health

Program Participant Criteria:

  • Age 18 and up

  • Been incarcerated for more than 1 year in Jail, Federal or State Prison

  • Be willing to connect with other resources

  • Participate in Orientation Lifeskills course with OHL

  • Been out of Jail, Federal or State prison for at least 3 months

Heart to Heart Ensures:

  • Clients can focus on using funds for basic necessities

  • Clients have access to counseling without the stress of finances

  • Proper Diagnosis

  • Connection to other resources to reduce recidivism

  • Commitment and Consistency