Who We Are

A team promoting the dignity we all deserve

Empowering Communities
Through Inclusion Since 1983

For over 40 years, we have helped people find communities where they feel safe, respected, and can be themselves in every aspect of their lives.

Building thousands of new pathways with our clients for them to live fulfilling lives has created over 30,000 positive impacts.

Uplift, Empower, and Invest
2026 – The Year of People

Our Core Values

People

People are our greatest asset; we celebrate, value, and respect people from all backgrounds and walks of life.

Integrity

We build relationships based on trust and make decisions in the most responsible way possible.

Innovation

As people our needs are constantly evolving, and so, too, should our systems of care.

Compassion

We care deeply about every person in our community and always act in their best interests.

Fun

We wholeheartedly approach our work with joy and gratitude.

“I have been very happy with my personal life, my progress, and my growth since joining Adjoin over 20 years ago.”

– Shelley

Our History

2023

2023 Development and launch of Arte-Adjoin in Imperial Valley, online Inflight Skills Academy and Path-Now progressive mobile website.

2022

Service expansion into Orange County with Catalysts Independent Living Services.

2021

Becomes Adjoin

2015

Secured a second grant from the Department of Veteran Affairs to expand our SSVF Program to six locations serving 750 Veteran families in San Diego, Imperial Valley, and Riverside counties

2011

Secured grant from the Department of Veteran Affairs to provide Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program under our Veterans Community Services Division

2010

Established our first military initiative and began our Veterans Community Services Division with a grant from SAMHSA, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services providing intensive behavioral case management services for Veterans

2009

  • Service expansion into Sacramento county with a crisis Adult Residential Facility in Elk Grove, CA


  • Developed first Supported Living Residential Home in Visalia, CA named Encina House

2008

Development of PACE House, our third step-away Adult Residential Facility in Stockton, CA



Development of Coffee Creations Cart a client managed micro-business enterprise in San Diego

2006

Development of PLUM House, our second Adult Residential Facility in Ukiah, CA

2004

Service expansion into Contra Costa and Alameda counties with Supported Living services

2001

  • Became known as Community Catalysts of California
  • Service expansion into Lake and Mendocino counties
  • Moved and renamed the Longview House in Stockton, CA to the HYDE House
  • Development of community based Social and Recreational Program Services in Fresno and Merced counties

1999

  • Became known as Client Development Programs (CDP)


  • Service expansion into Santa Clara, Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties with Independent Living Services

  • Service expansion into Coalinga, CA with a community-based day Program


  • Broadened types of employment services offered in Central and Southern California to include External Situational Services

1998

Development of our first Crisis Residential Facility named the Longview House in Stockton, CA

1996

Development of our Individualized Transportation Program Services (TRIPS)

1994

  • Service expansion into Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Tuolumne and Calaveras counties
  • The establishment of Supported Living, Independent Living, and the Rapid Emergency Services Team (R.E.S.T.)


  • The development of a Drop-in Day Center in Merced, CA for individuals with Mental Health diagnosis

1989

Service expansion into Fresno and Merced counties with Employment and Independent Living Services

1983

The North County Career Development Program was incorporated as a nonprofit company in July with original purpose to help individuals exiting from high school programs find meaningful work in the community.

Our Team & Board
of Directors

Our dedicated team members bring the passion,
support, and fun to everything we do!