Rodney D. Rimmer, M.S. To enhance the Sunhouse mission Mr. Rodney Rimmer, M.S., and Sunhouse co-founder, utilizes his specialized training program, "Transitional Life-Skills Counseling". Mr. Rimmer uses an integrated career counseling/substance use management course specifically written to address the issues which are exclusive to the addict / alcoholic / homeless individual desiring to re-enter the world of work. As co-founder of Sunhouse, Rodney's desire is to provide a quality service unlike any other per career counseling and an alternative treatment program for at-risk populations. Rodney holds a Master of Science in Counseling, specializing in Career Counseling from CSU Sacramento (2002).
JoJo Ward-Rimmer: Life-Skills Instructor and Sunhouse co-founder, JoJo Rimmer also serves in a volunteer capacity as the Executive Director. She brings twenty years of personal and professional experience dealing with homelessness, substance use management and employment barriers to the forefront of her commitment to Sunhouse and its clients. A former recipient of traditional treatment, JoJo continues to improve, research and supply the best possible alternative treatment options available for her students. Her goal is to have Sunhouse serve as a catalyst in the treatment of this population and to honor the Sunhouse intention to address the client as an indivisible human being, rather than a collection of component parts. JoJo is a Registered Addiction Specialist Intern with Breining Institute (Sacramento).
Our 2006 Board of Directors
President/Chairperson:Jeannine March
Vice-President: Linda Forbes
Chief Financial Officer: Jesse E. Ward
Secretary: Pauline Leinfelder
Director: Barbara Stoakes
Ad Council Members: Lela Creekpaum Jeannette Garner Tera Heer Susan Kanold Javier Salazar Christina Schantz Donna Schlageter
Client Population
Potential client may have recently experienced or suffer from multiple barriers in their lives. Based upon a prioritization of their immediate, as well as future needs, we then begin an action oriented treatment plan toward restructuring their life. There are areas of expertise Sunhouse is not equipped to facilitate and situations in a client’s life requiring a substantial amount of immediate attention in order for them to qualify for our services. For such cases, Sunhouse has and uses an extensive referral database. Sunhouse works in conjunction with various agencies to provide case management efforts on behalf of the client's success. Some of the characteristics and requirements assessed upon Intake for the program include but are not limited to:
At least 18 years of age
General Public: Voluntary enrollment
Low/No Income (Verification Required at Appointment)
Referred from C.P.S., Adult Probation, Parole, Mental Health, etc.
Due to the special professional training required to work with individuals who have backgrounds with sexual offenses of any nature, we cannot provide services to this particular population
No seriously violent mental/psychological issues. Those with manageable conditions who are medication compliant will be considered for admittance for coordination of case management with referring agencies.
Possess basic reading/writing skills for group participation and employment/life-skills training, Or; Demonstrate a level of verbal competency and comprehension (8th grade level) in regards to communication skills.
Transitioning back into the community from a * correctional facility
* Familiar with San Joaquin County Adult Probation for individuals requiring programs for life skills, anger management, substance abuse and employment reentry training, and improving parenting skills.
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