According to the County of San Diego Communication Office, San Diego County Probation opened the Community Transition Center (CTC) 13 years ago as a centralized reentry program to support people immediately upon their release from prison. It remains the only program of its kind in California.
Located alongside the Lighthouse residential substance-use treatment program, the CTC brings critical reentry services under one roof. During a 2‑3-hour intake, a multidisciplinary team—licensed behavioral health clinicians, a nurse case worker, Medi‑Cal access staff, a Medication‑Assisted Treatment liaison, a residential treatment provider and Probation Officers—conducts assessments and starts case planning.
“CTC exemplifies our department’s commitment to delivering quality, evidence-based services to our clients,” said Chief Probation Officer Tamika Nelson in a statement. “Using a person-centered approach focused on rehabilitation, Probation helps connect our clients to services that are tailored to their needs, including housing, mental health, substance use treatment, medical care, and family support.”…