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First Chance Sobering Station and Detox Programs (First Chance)

Human Services

First Chance Sobering Station and Detox Programs (First Chance)

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A police drop-off center and jail alternative for persons who have been arrested for driving under the influence or being intoxicated in public.

Description:

First Chance Sobering Station is a 24-hour program that serves as an alternative to jail for persons arrested for driving under the influence or public intoxication. Services include housing during the period of inebriation, substance abuse assessment, referral services, and extended case management. First Chance Detox is a 4-bed facility serving clients in all of San Mateo County with substance use disorders, who are actively withdrawing from the effects of alcohol and/or other drugs. Clients are allowed to detox in the comfort of our facility, for approximately 3-7 days. Our facility is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.

Location

Public Transit:

Not necessary for service.
826 Mahler Rd., Burlingame, CA 94010 37.5975715 -122.3672417 Human Services

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

  • Spanish

Accessibility Options:

  • Wheelchair

Services

Sobering Station

Service Description:

Provides a drop-off and counseling center for persons who have been arrested for driving under the influence, or being intoxicated in public, or drug abuse. Provides a safe alternative to jail, and includes sleeping facilities, a lounge area and a snack, as well as counseling and education. Program participants can stay up to 18 hours and must be brought in by a police officer or referred from a designated hospital. Facilities include a microwave oven, washer/dryer and donated clothing.

Fees:

None.

Audience:

Persons arrested for DUI or public intoxication, and those under the influence of drugs

Eligibility:

Must be brought to the facility by police

How to Apply:

Must be brought in by police.

Service Wait Estimate:

No wait.

Service Areas:

  • San Mateo County