Grapevine Center Inc

Grapevine Center provides better choices for the best Mental Health recovery. Peer support, coaching & free resources help people achieve their recovery goals, and live the best life possible for each of them. The Center advocates for social justice on behalf of all people.

The Drop-in Center is the mother ship of the Grapevine Center. Largely a consumer-run organization, it is a community resource and support for those with mental health issues (many also have co-occurring drug & alcohol issues). Many are homeless and many are Veterans). It aids in recovery, by providing socialization, guidance and FREE resources eg. a place to hang-out and experience fellowship & acceptance; Cable television & movies; Education & training; Games; Access to telephones & computers; Transportation to the Drop-in Center and for shopping/foodbanks;; Access to showers; Free coffee served throughout the day & frequent Free meals; Help with moving; Access and referral to Community Resources & Mental Health Resources; Monthly activities, including parties on all major holidays; picnics, field trips to points of interest & local events; fashion shows (with free clothing provided); Access to a Certified Peer Support - like having a free life coach - to achieve recovery goals, etc
Grapevine also runs several other programs catering to those with Mental Health issues, viz.: * Forensic Peer Service - goes into jails and assists inmates with re-entry into community; * Housing Engagement - assisting the homeless; *Warmline - phone support to anyone who needs someone to talk to. Significant in reduction of suicides; *Consumer/ Family Satisfaction Team - accesses patients' satisfaction with the Mental & Behavioral Health Services they access; *IM4Q - monitoring of services provided to those with intellectual disabilities, with a view to improving services, providing feedback, and handling any urgent issues or concerns immediately.

Testimonials

Grapevine is a safe, comfortable environment where I can be around people with similar disabilities and make friends. Warmline is so much help to control my illness. The staff are very attentive to my need to talk to someone. They've been calling my house every night for five years. I could always count on them when I was feeling bad., and I looked forward to it to help my illness. I feel that I may not need them to call me every night anymore. - A
I enjoy coming to the Center because it helps me overcome most of the problems I have to face with everyday life. I enjoy the Birthday Bingo's and picnics, and almost everyone I meet there is sober. -- D
A lot of people would be isolated in their homes without Grapevine Center. - J
Grapevine is here to help guide people in the right direction - D
It helps me stay away from the people, places and activities I used to be around. Keeps me out of mischief. - M
I appreciate that they are here for me when I need help or just someone to talk to - O
They just do an outstanding job for my stability - E
I feel good about myself. I think am doing good. I like my job at the Grapevine. I feel the Grapevine helps people get along with each other. - B
Provides a place for recreation and socialization that is stigma-free. - M
Grapevine has been a life-saver for me. I work on the Warmline and love being able to help others and myself - P
Fresh out of Rehab, Grapevine gave me a second chance to get my life together. That was 14 years ago, and I am now a Peer Support/ Peer Outreach Worker. Coming to the Grapevine was the best thing I ever did. - J
I love the field trips and activities. - B
Because of the WRAP program, I have been able to overcome my debilitating fear of electricity. What a release! - O