Our Mission

C.U.R.A. work is entirely focused on the complete restructuring of the individual whose life has been destroyed by chemical dependency with a final goal of supporting the individual in successfully re-integrating in the community.

By design, C.U.R.A.'s program imparts a new lifestyle supporting the individual in setting reasonable life goals and achieving them. Individuals can then learn to accept consequences of actions in advance, act responsibly toward others and the community and gain the learning and skills allowing them to successfully re-enter the community as contributing adults.

Such fundamental, personal change is achieved by giving attention to each individual's need for self-worth, self-esteem and personal dignity.

Board of Directors

• Diane A. Bellas, Alameda County Public Defender

• Joseph B. Locaria, President/CEO, C.U.RA., Inc.

• Jack Peters, Professor of Counseling, Ohlone College

• Sheri Schoenberg, Alameda County Deputy Public Defender