Project Ninety defines success in different ways. One perspective is that each person who
comes into treatment is achieving success. It may be his first or second attempt at treatment, but the fact that they have taken the initial step is critical to their ability to
understand and assimilate the recovery process. From a statistical standpoint, approximately 65% of those who complete the first 30 days of Project Ninety's treatment program continue on to become Project Ninety graduates. By another definition of success, each person who is in recovery is not driving under the influence anymore. This has a tremendous impact on the community because that person no longer is endangering lives.

Many come to Project Ninety without any family to speak of. Through the process of recovery, individuals learn that new relationships can be forged. These ties are often referred to as “new” family. Like the traditional family, these alliances are supportive, nurturing, and vital to success — be it in recovery, professionally, or spiritually.

Project Ninety’s dedicated staff reflects diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds and includes some bilingual employees. Attesting to the commitment of staff, about a third of Project Ninety’s employees have been with the agency for more than five years. Many staff members are also recovering addicts themselves, putting into direct practice the concept of addicts helping one another.

Over the years Project Ninety’s successful programs have attracted the attention and accolades of collaborators, contractors, the recovery community, and its public and private funders. The chart at the right shows the sources of Project Ninety’s revenue.

Project Ninety has been recognized both locally and around the state for its continued success and contribution to the community. The program is San Mateo County’s lowest cost and largest provider of residential substance abuse treatment services.

Project Ninety’s name is based on a Twelve Step tradition of 90 meetings in 90 days. Research has shown that significant improvement in recovery happens at three months. Project Ninety is proud of its programs based on this concept, and of the impact they have not only on clients, but on families and the community as well.

Those who donate to Project Ninety can also share in that pride, knowing they are strengthening their communities and neighborhoods through support of Project Ninety’s efforts.