Bill Wilson Center is committed to working with the community to ensure that every youth has access to the range of services needed to grow to be healthy and self-sufficient adults. Learn more and get involved. With an emphasis on ending youth and family homelessness, BWC programs focus on building self-confidence and developing personal assets so youth and families can permanently change the direction of their lives.
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Take a look. Fundraisers and events help us raise awareness and generate crucial resources to serve our community. Join us at our next event and see how you can get involved. Find out more.
Services
Bill Wilson Center provides services to more than 5,000 children, youth, young adults and families in Santa Clara County through our various programs. Additionally, we reach more than 30,000 clients through our Street Outreach and crisis line programs. Bill Wilson Center programs focus on housing, education, counseling, and advocacy.
With an emphasis on ending youth and family homelessness, Bill Wilson Center programs focus on building self-confidence and developing personal assets. With these tools, we believe youth and families can permanently change the direction of their lives. A key component of Bill Wilson Center's philosophy encompasses a strength based approach to improving the lives of the youth and young families in our communities.
Ron Ricci is BWC's Board President. He is a former Vice President at Cisco. Ron is currently acting as a consultant helping companies transform by creating transparency practices. Bill Wilson Center relies on a team of professionals dedicated to improving the lives of those in our community. We have over one hundred full time staff that work to provide the best care possible to those in need of our services.
More than 5,000 people participated in our counseling, housing, education, foster care, mental health, shelter and basic needs programs. Bill Wilson Center's Crisis Lines and Street Outreach programs connected with more than 30,000 people. The benefits of social service safety nets such as Bill Wilson Center are numerous.
Bill Wilson Center receives many local, regional and national awards recognizing our success helping homeless youth transition their lives off of the streets. Included is sampling of some of the honors that Bill Wilson Center has received for our work. The White House honored Sparky Harlan as a Champion for Change in 2012 for making a significant difference in the way communities combat homelessness among children and youth.
Reviews (8)
Pam Sprague
Nov 14, 2021
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Had a bad experience due to a misunderstanding. Arrived 1/2 HR early to find out I was at the wrong location. The group I thought I was to attend was actually on Saturdays and the actual group I was to be scheduled for on Thursdays if I had an intake by phone prior to attending in person that group was cancelled not enough people to hold a group. Next day spoke to staff explained the situation I had the staff member explained to me what needed to be done which I did the first time but also did it again the second time for the right group on the correct day left message for intake counselor to call
Precious Burton
Oct 01, 2018
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I am currently a tenant at the program THP PARENTING and its all a set-up for FAILURE.A client attacked me with a knife in front of my daughter and because i had to protect my family they gave me a 30 day notice knowing my age is hard for allot of resources and shelters in SJ.Im trying so hard to fight it because i have no were to go and i was not in the wrong i try all day calling board members and still no call.I know the BILL WILSON already had their minds made up because they didn't want to help me after my age maxed out of the program which by the way is a dead end because so many of u single
Serena Serena
Oct 22, 2017
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Lisa Thacker
Oct 16, 2017
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Tattooed Beauty
Sep 03, 2017
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Julieanna Terrazas
Aug 09, 2017
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I am in the program as we speak. I have been in this program for almost two years. I can not stress how much the Bill Wilson Program has helped me grow into the person I am today. The struggle is real, and it still has it's moments of course because that is life but this is truly an amazing program. I have no one to turn to, to help boost my confidence, to understand when I am going though mental issues. I can get counseling, help with rent, ect. Thank you so much Bill Wilson Program! I am forever grateful -Julieanna Terrazas
Fran Garcia
Aug 02, 2017
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I was a Bill Wilson kid for many years. I loved sister circle and groups they provide along with food, laundry, lockers and case managers that care! I really love BW they helped change my life for the better! They invest in the kids so much, Bill Wilson gave me a second shot at life. Bill Wilson Center hired me as a staff member and helped me be employable and grow professionally! Bill Wilson hired my threw the peer mentor program and guided me on my career path. I'll never forget the walk and talks, camping trips and the talks they would have with me about changing my life. I'am truly grateful
Tina A.
May 13, 2011
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