Becoming a Member
Membership is free, and open to individuals 18 and over
To become a member of Recovery Cafe San Jose, plan to attend New Member Orientation on Tuesday or Thursday. Arrive outside the Cafe between 8:30 and 9am, and plan to stay until 11:30am. Once you’ve enjoyed orientation and choose to become a member, you will have daily access to the Cafe and all the supports and services the community offers.
Benefits of Recovery Cafe Membership (Free)
- Weekday access to the safe, sober, and beautiful Recovery Cafe, from 10am to 4pm
- 1:1 and small group Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health support
- Two healthy, delicious meals: continental brunch and a hot, made-from-scratch lunch
- Workshops & Classes in our School for Recovery, centered around inner healing, healthy living, and practical life skills
- Art as therapy: programs in the visual arts, community chorus, and improv theater
- Behavioral Health training in Peer Support, with opportunity to become a paid Cafe Peer Support Intern
- Job training opportunities in barista skills and culinary arts (get your SafeServ food handler’s card)
- Latte hour and snacks most afternoons
- 1:1 Systems navigation support for addressing housing, employment, education, and other challenges
- Access to the Clothing Closet
- Open Mic and Game Nights and much more
Membership Commitments
To become part of the Cafe Community and enjoy the benefits of having somewhere like the Cafe to belong and grow, members commit to:
- Being drug and alcohol free for 24 hours before entering the Cafe & while in the space
- Attending a weekly Recovery Circle and
- Giving back to the Cafe Community by participating in simple chores and other Cafe upkeep
Recovery Cafe San Jose Hours
The Cafe is currently open to members Monday through Friday from 10:00 am -4:00 pm. To become a member, please see the information at the top of this page.