Proyecto Primavera Gardner Health Services

Proyecto Primavera is a Gardner Health Services program in San Jose, California that provides community based outpatient substance use treatment for adults.  As part of a nonprofit safety net health system they emphasize coordinated support beyond counseling alone.

Addiction and Drinking Driver Treatment

Care begins with a substance use assessment, after which clients can enter outpatient treatment coordinated with primary health care, housing, and community resources.

The program also includes a structured drinking driver program featuring educational classes, process groups, and one-on-one interviews.

Clients can expect evidence based services such as cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and substance use counseling.

Additional supports include trauma related counseling and anger management, case management, recovery coaching, and aftercare planning with telehealth options available.

Quick Facts About Proyecto Primavera

• Location: San Jose, California, accessible via VTA route 68.
• Levels of care: Outpatient substance use treatment and a state licensed drinking driver program.
• Who they treat: Adults, young adults, men, women, and criminal justice or forensic clients.
• Approach: CBT, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and trauma related counseling.
• Languages: English and Spanish services, with additional language access.
• Payment options: Medicare, self pay, insurance, and payment assistance.
• Support services: Case management, recovery coaching, housing services, and transportation assistance.