From homeless to housed, healthy and reintegrated back into society. That’s the goal of a rehabilitation program in Chula Vista. It’s finding success getting homeless people permanently off the streets and it’s led by a man who has been there.
McLean said Work for Hope has given him purpose.“It opens up doors for work. Like for myself I just got hired in another program – which is pretty good. I'll be working for Petco Park. And this program kept me focused man, and say ‘get up early in the morning, come to work.’ get back into a routine,” McLean said.
That’s where hundreds of people live in the brush near the 805 and 54 freeways — including Rosie, who said she's ready for help. The Work for Hope supervisor said he gains the trust of people he meets over time, with consistent contact. Rubio adds that the relationships he builds help people accept the services they need.“What I want you to do is come see me brother. And we’ll help you get off the streets,” Rubio said to Gabriel. “We have showers there, we have washing machines — you can wash your — that type of stuff.
“I just wish more people would get involved. We have a fentanyl pandemic. We have homelessness all over San Diego, LA County — all over. Homelessness is everywhere and I want to address those people and help those people out,” he said.
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