Recovery Cafe San Jose

Recovery Cafe San Jose A place to BELONG and GROW in downtown San Jose. Hours: Monday through Friday from 10am-4pm. Members Our loving accountability empowers growth and recovery.

RCSJ creates community that supports healing from trauma, addiction, homelessness, and mental health challenges. We provide a refuge where members gather for group meals, participate in Recovery Circles, take classes to learn job and life skills, make connections to other community resources, and enjoy social activities in a sober and supportive environment.

Member Story of the Month: Manny Salazar ❤️This poem was written by Manny during his time in prison. Recently he celebra...
06/11/2026

Member Story of the Month: Manny Salazar ❤️

This poem was written by Manny during his time in prison. Recently he celebrated one year of sobriety, has graduated from Judge Manley's court, and is now off of probation and parole.

Manny, your Recovery Cafe San Jose family is so incredibly proud of your resilience, your truth, and your freedom. Thank you for showing us what is possible.

At the end of May, we celebrated the end of our Peer Support Internships at the Cafe. This was a 1 year internship where...
06/09/2026

At the end of May, we celebrated the end of our Peer Support Internships at the Cafe. This was a 1 year internship where interns use their lived experience to support newer members at the cafe in one-on-one meetings. We are so proud of this accomplishment and are so excited for their next steps.

Today, we acknowledge the graduates: Margaret, Jackie, Laura, Brian, Rico, Rosanna & Kathy. We'd also like to give a special shoutout to Jackie and Laura who completed the Medical State certification during their internship. With both passing the exam, they are now Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists!

Congratulations to all of the graduates! 🎓

Regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, religion, etc... our focus is to always create a safe space for our communit...
06/08/2026

Regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, religion, etc... our focus is to always create a safe space for our community to thrive.

There’s so much beauty in a room full of people who are all vastly different, yet all rooting for each other. Regardless of gender, race, or sexuality... our focus is simply to love and support you exactly as you show up. We strive to be a safe space where you can simply be. You’re always welcome here. ❤️

Behind every event or milestone at Recovery Café San José is the everyday community built inside! ☕️ On any ordinary day...
06/05/2026

Behind every event or milestone at Recovery Café San José is the everyday community built inside! ☕️

On any ordinary day, you’ll find members sharing meals, checking in with each other, showing up for Recovery Circles, and spending time together in a space built around connection and belonging. Recovery here is not about quick fixes. It’s about having a community to come back to, people who know your name and walk alongside you through the ups and downs.

Also, thank you to Saint Francis High School for donating the clothes featured in the second photo. Small acts of generosity like that go a long way in helping members feel cared for and supported!

A special day with our Community Chorus at Recovery Café San José!Members gathered to celebrate Jason as he heads into a...
06/03/2026

A special day with our Community Chorus at Recovery Café San José!

Members gathered to celebrate Jason as he heads into a new chapter, sharing music, memories, and time together one more time. We were also happy to have Perry back with the chorus, a longtime member who has always been an important part of this community.

Thank you, Jason, for everything you brought to the Café over the years. You’ll always have a place here! 🎶

Last week at The Cafe, we celebrated our Trauma Recovery graduates led by our amazing behavioral specialist. As a part o...
06/02/2026

Last week at The Cafe, we celebrated our Trauma Recovery graduates led by our amazing behavioral specialist. As a part of our School for Recovery, participants explored how trauma shows up in the body and practiced tools they can use in everyday life when things get overwhelming.

The most captivating part? How they showed up for each other, held space with care, and respected each other’s privacy the whole way through. We're so proud of this group and the work they put in! 🎓

Recovery Café San José is hiring. ☕If you’re looking for work rooted in community, dignity, belonging, and recovery, thi...
05/28/2026

Recovery Café San José is hiring. ☕

If you’re looking for work rooted in community, dignity, belonging, and recovery, this is an opportunity to be part of a healing community that walks alongside people every day.

Open positions and job descriptions are now live, including roles in:
• Substance Use Disorder Specialist (Part-Time)
• Systems Navigator (Part-Time)
• Community Outreach & Education Coordinator (Part-Time)
• Finance & Operations Manager (Part-Time)

Learn more about each position and apply directly through the careers page:
https://recoverycafesj.org

At Recovery Café San José, every role helps create a space where members can belong, heal, and grow together. 💙

Community care in action! 👥 We love collaborating with for our "Getting Healthy with Gardner Health" workshops.These we...
05/27/2026

Community care in action! 👥 We love collaborating with for our "Getting Healthy with Gardner Health" workshops.

These weekly sessions focus on supporting older adults by addressing the common struggles of aging, promoting mental well-being, and providing valuable behavioral health resources.

Here’s a look inside this week’s class! ☝️

At Recovery Café San José, we are grateful for the many hands that help build belonging in our community.Recently, we jo...
05/25/2026

At Recovery Café San José, we are grateful for the many hands that help build belonging in our community.

Recently, we joined the Community Partner Appreciation event at Santa Clara University alongside the , where Jordan, one of this year’s Fellows from the art project, was recognized for her continued presence and care.

Jordan has been part of The Café since Fall 2025, showing up each week with consistency and heart. Behind the coffee bar, as a Café Companion sharing games with members, helping lead School for Recovery classes, and supporting with everyday tasks, she has become a steady part of community life.

We are grateful for her presence, her energy, and the way she continues to grow in this work.

And we look forward to seeing where her path leads after graduation!

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80 S 5th Street
San Jose, CA
95112

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(408) 294-2963

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