Service League of San Mateo County

What Service League of San Mateo County does

Service League of San Mateo County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1960 (operating under the legal name Service League of San Mateo County, EIN 94-1661885) and headquartered at 727 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, California. The organization develops, coordinates, and delivers in-custody programs and services within San Mateo County correctional facilities (including Maguire and Maple Street Correctional Center), and operates Hope House, a 16-bed residential Substance Use Disorder treatment program serving adult women, including those who are pregnant, with infants, or postpartum. Hope House is licensed by the California Department of Health Care Services (license #410013AN, expiration 05/31/2027) and is a certified Drug Medi-Cal program. The organization also runs transitional housing (including Mike's House), post-release services delivered at five community sites, religious services, and the Stanford Scholars Program as an educational adjunct for Hope House residents.

The underlying service platform is a continuum-of-care model spanning in-custody rehabilitation, gender-specific evidence-based groups, art therapy and hypnotherapy, parenting and life-skills education, residential treatment, and case-managed transitional housing. The Karen M. Francone Wellness Center provides on-site fitness programming, and an open-door alumni policy provides free ongoing services to program graduates. Service delivery relies on human clinical and case-management staff rather than technology platforms; no APIs, software products, or AI/ML systems are described.

Revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed but combine Drug Medi-Cal reimbursement for Hope House residential care, county contracts (notably with San Mateo County Sheriff's Office and Behavioral Health and Recovery Services), foundation grants, individual donations, and proceeds from community fundraising events such as the annual Prayer Luncheon. No program fees are published. The organization operates with 11-50 employees and is governed by a Board of Directors that appointed Anna Zaretski, MPA, as Executive Director in February 2026 following the October 2025 passing of longtime leader Karen Francone.

Name

Service League of San Mateo County

Legal name

Service League of San Mateo County

Website

https://serviceleague.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Service League of San Mateo County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers in-custody programming in San Mateo County jails and operates Hope House, a 16-bed licensed residential Substance Use Disorder treatment program, plus transitional housing and post-release services for adults and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Social Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO), Reentry & Justice-Involved Support Services (BPAGAEAN), Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

Keywords

• Substance use disorder treatment
• In-custody rehabilitation programs
• Transitional housing services
• Post-release reintegration support
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Redwood City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Service League of San Mateo County is a nonprofit agency that develops, coordinates, and delivers in-custody programs and services within San Mateo County jails, residential substance use disorder treatment (Hope House) for pregnant women and mothers with infants, transitional housing for adults, and post-release services to support community reintegration.

Product overview

Service League of San Mateo County operates as a nonprofit social services organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs. The core offerings include In-Custody Programs (rehabilitation, education, and support services within San Mateo County jails), Hope House Residential Treatment (a 16-bed SUD treatment program for pregnant women and mothers with infants), Transitional Housing (supportive living for program graduates), Post-Release Services, and Religious Services. The Stanford Scholar Program provides educational enrichment as a supplementary module within Hope House. These programs work together to provide a continuum of care from incarceration through recovery and reintegration into the community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Custody Programs Programs and services including education, rehabilitation, and stress reduction provided at adult correctional facilities within San Mateo County, offering alternatives to past behaviors for positive change upon re-entry.
• Hope House Residential Treatment A 16-bed residential Substance Use Disorder treatment program serving adult women who are pregnant or with infants, licensed by the Department of Health Care Services and certified as a Drug Medi-Cal program.
• Transitional Housing Safe, supportive transitional living and case management for successful residential graduates and individuals from recovery programs, requiring residents to be gainfully employed and/or attending school.
• Post-Release Services After-release programs and services provided at five community sites throughout San Mateo County, helping individuals successfully reintegrate into the community.
• Religious Services Pastoral visits, religious materials, and schedule of religious activities for individuals in custody, coordinated by the Religious Services Coordinator.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced recidivism for program graduates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• San Mateo County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office to provide in-custody programs and services within the county jails. The Sheriff's Office works collaboratively with Service League to support re-entry programming and successful reintegration.
• San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with San Mateo County BHRS for coordinated care of individuals with substance use disorders and mental health needs. BHRS provides oversight and approval for program intake.
• Stanford University (Stanford Scholars Program)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership through the Stanford Scholars Program providing educational opportunities and resources for Hope House residents.
• Candid (GuideStar)minorOthersService League has earned the GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency for nonprofit accountability and reporting standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• HealthRIGHT 360: Large California nonprofit operating a continuum of substance use disorder, mental health, and re-entry services including residential treatment, transitional housing, and programs for justice-involved individuals—directly comparable in mission, model, and geographies.
• Tarzana Treatment Centers: Southern California nonprofit providing residential and outpatient SUD treatment, perinatal services, and re-entry support; comparable in operating licensed residential SUD beds and Drug Medi-Cal-funded programming.
• New Bridge Foundation: Berkeley-based nonprofit with a long history of residential SUD treatment, including programs for women with children and post-release/re-entry services—a close analog to Hope House's residential and re-entry offerings.
• Bayside Marin: Residential SUD and mental health treatment provider serving Bay Area populations with a specialty in high-acuity programming—comparable to Hope House's licensed residential treatment model.
• Prototypes (Prototypes, A Program of HealthRIGHT 360): California residential SUD treatment program specializing in women and mothers with children, including perinatal and perinatal/child programming—directly comparable to Hope House's pregnant/postpartum carve-out.
• CRI-Help (Cri-Help Inc.): Los Angeles nonprofit operating residential and outpatient substance use disorder treatment with re-entry and transitional housing components—comparable in operating licensed Drug Medi-Cal residential beds and serving justice-involved clients.

Others

• Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO): Nonprofit providing post-release employment and re-entry services for formerly incarcerated individuals—comparable to Service League's post-release component and a potential partner or referral ally.

Broad incumbents

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: National nonprofit leader in residential substance use disorder treatment with a broad portfolio of clinical and education services—comparable on the residential SUD treatment model at far larger scale.
• Caron Treatment Centers: Large private nonprofit operating residential SUD programs with specialized tracks for women and pregnant/postpartum clients—broader geographic reach but directly analogous programming to Hope House.

Regional players

• Granite Wellness Centers: Northern California community nonprofit providing residential and outpatient SUD treatment and recovery housing across multiple sites—similar in scale and structure though operating in a different region of California.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/service__league
• Facebookfacebook.com/ServiceLeagueofSMC
• Instagraminstagram.com/service_league
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/service-league-of-san-mateo-county

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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