Holding Court at the Village – The San Diego facility participates in an innovative judicial procedure known as Warrant Clearance Court. A judge, public defender and other officials set up proceedings at the Village, allowing residents with outstanding warrants to come forward and face their charges. Most often, the judge will dismiss the cases of individuals participating in one of St. Vincent’s rehabilitative programs. The gesture of trust and an unblemished record allow individuals the opportunity to begin their rehabilitation by making a clean break from past behavior and laying a solid foundation for future success.

Career and Education Department – An example of rehabilitative "one-stop-shopping", the Villages’ Career and Education Departments provide residents and non-residents easy access to information needed to re-enter the workforce. Toastmasters, resume writing, "Dress for Success" and money management classes as well as video-taped mock interviews prepare clients for the world beyond the walls of the Village. Other services, such as the Village salon and career month, open the door of opportunity for clients.

Security Staff – The Villages' security staff participate in an intensive 90-day on-the-job training program focusing on areas which go beyond typical public safety. Officers learn the art of "verbal judo" – non-confrontational methods of diffusing a potentially violent situation. Medical evaluation and first-aid training are mandatory skills. Officers patrol the Villages 24 hours a day, seven days a week and work closely with the local police department. The campuses are monitored by video surveillance systems that cover public areas and K-9 units are available.

Homeless Artists’ and Writers’ Coalition (HAWC) – As an extension of the Villages’ Adult Literacy Program, HAWC is a platform of expression using mediums which include prose, music, poetry, drawing, sculpting and comedy. The group, consisting of more than 100 clients, boasts many published literary pieces and art that has been sold at local auctions. The coalition annually participates in art festivals, including its own HAWC Variety Show. The group centers its effort on homeless as conveyed through personal and creative expression.

Fresh Start Journal Themes – The journal is a publication written, edited and designed by a staff of 30 Village clients. An editorial team meets every Tuesday to discuss story ideas, current events and other topics that impact the homeless community. The 30-page journal is published for a circulation of 1,200 three times a year and contains stories of personal success, poetry, cartoons and a children’s section that includes puzzles and coloring.