Programs
Project 180 offers a number of diverse and award-winning programs, tailored to the specific needs of those we serve.
AB 109 – Funded in 2011 by Assembly Bill 109 (AB109) with the goal of reducing the overcrowded California State Prison system (they were at 180% of their capacity at the time!). Through AB109, individuals convicted of a non-serious, non-violent, non-sexual (N3) crime serve a portion of their sentence in jail or prison and are released early with 1 year of community supervision. Participants are screened and required to participate in mental health services by LA County Probation. The duration of treatment is usually about 1 year.
Co-Occurring Disorder Court (CODC) – Project 180 is proud to be the sole treatment provider for the Los Angeles Co-Occurring Disorders Court, founded in 2007. Designed for defendants with significant behavioral health needs, this diversion program provides intensive supervision and treatment. Successful participants have the opportunity not only to turn their lives around, but to have a reduction or dismissal of their criminal charges. This program runs in collaboration with the Superior Court, Public Defender’s Office, District Attorney’s Office, Department of Mental Health, and the Department of Public Health.
Co-occurring Integrated Care Network (COIN) – The COIN program started in 2013, is located at AVRC and targets AB 109-ers in need of integrated co-occurring residential treatment. COIN participants receive residential substance abuse services from AVRC staff while receiving case management and mental health treatment from Project 180. Participants can continue with services at Project 180's downtown or Palmdale offices once completing COIN.
Felony Incompetent to Stand Trial Community Based Restoration (FIST-CBR) - The Felony Incompetent to Stand Trial Community Based Restoration program is a diversion program for individuals found incompetent to stand trial for a felony charge. Our FIST houses are staffed with a multidisciplinary treatment team that provides on-site clinical services. The average duration of treatment is 1-2 years. Once restored to competency, participants return to court to continue with the legal process.
Full Service Partnership (FSP) - Full Service Partnership provides intensive, field based outpatient mental health services. The treatment team supports clients in their mental health recovery using a “whatever it takes” approach. Some individuals are court ordered to participate in treatment, though many are voluntary.
Intensive Case Management Services Program (ICMS) – Funded by the Department of Health Services, Office of Diversion and Reentry, the ODR/ICMS program provides intensive wraparound services to the high-need/high-barrier behavioral health population in the LA County jail system. The program provides both interim and permanent supportive housing for some of the most underserved, or highest utilizers in the County system.
Outpatient Care Services (OCS) - Outpatient Care Services is a community-based program for individuals with severe mental illness who require a lower level of support. It serves those with a history of mental health services and stable housing. OCS provides medication support and offers individual therapy services to help manage symptoms. The program focuses on assisting individuals in maintaining stability while living in the community. OCS is designed to offer ongoing care for those who do not require intensive services but still need support for their mental health.
Pretrial Release Evaluation Program (PREP) - The Pretrial Release Evaluation Program offers homeless or housing unstable individuals charged with a crime the opportunity to remain in the community and participate in treatment and housing, as opposed to in jail, while their criminal proceedings occur. Individuals are screened for suitability in arraignment court at the Central courthouse by a Resource Navigator. Eligible individuals are released to the PRPE reception site and linked to interim housing, receiving case management services and linkages to other resources, for the duration of their participation in the program.
Project Based Housing (PBH) - The ICMS Project-Based Housing program offers on-site, wraparound supportive services to permanently housed individuals connected to ICMS providers through ODR. The program provides ongoing support and advocacy to help participants obtain and maintain stable housing while working in collaboration with property management.
Rapid Diversion Program (RDP) - The Rapid Diversion Program offers individuals with felony and misdemeanor charges the opportunity to participate in treatment programs instead of receiving a jail, prison or probation sentence. Eligible individuals agree to participate in 1-2 years of substance use disorder treatment, mental health treatment, and/or other relevant services. Once the individual has satisfied the requirements of the program, the court dismisses their case. If the participant leaves the program, their criminal proceedings are reinstated. Project 180 staff are located inside six courthouses in LA County to screen potential participants, including the newly added program at the San Fernando courthouse. RDP participants receive case management services with Project 180. offers individuals with felony and misdemeanor charges the opportunity to participate in treatment programs instead of receiving a jail, prison or probation sentence. Eligible individuals agree to participate in 1-2 years of substance use disorder treatment, mental health treatment, and/or other relevant services. Once the individual has satisfied the requirements of the program, the court dismisses their case. If the participant leaves the program, their criminal proceedings are reinstated. Project 180 staff are located inside six courthouses in LA County to screen potential participants, including the newly added program at the San Fernando courthouse. RDP participants receive case management services with Project 180.
