Bill J.

Vice President of Programs

Early in his career, Bill worked as a fundraiser for two different children’s museums, and he found his way into the field of mental health through watching friends pursue work in healthcare and the clergy. Bill earned a BA in Sociology/English at Tufts University, an MA in Applied Psychology at Golden Gate University, and a certificate as an End-of-Life Practitioner from the Metta Institute in Sausalito. After moving to the Bay Area in 1997, Bill has worked as a case manager, psychotherapist, program manager, administrator, and clinical supervisor for several social service and community mental health organizations. Since becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in 2003, he has also maintained a private psychotherapy practice and has provided clinical supervision to graduate psychotherapy students enrolled at the former JFK University and California Institute of Integral Studies, as well as to Associate psychotherapists earning hours toward clinical licensure.

Bill joined Hope Solutions in 2010 to provide direct case management and mental health services to families at Garden Park Apartments, and during that time he launched a program that provides therapeutic support to formerly homeless youth in Hope Solutions’ housing programs. Since becoming a Director in 2015, Bill has also played a primary role in launching and growing Hope Solutions’ multi-site housing programs, including the ACCESS, MHSA, and El Portal Place adult housing programs, the Families in Supportive Housing program, and the Continuum of Care Rental Assistance Program (under the auspices of the Housing Authority of Contra Costa County). These programs house and serve more than 400 households of low-income, special needs families and individuals throughout Contra Costa County. In addition to enjoying his work for Hope Solutions and with private clients, Bill has been honored to serve on the Contra Costa County Health Care for the Homeless Co-Applicant Board from 2016 – 2024.