Homeless Shelter Services
Recommended for Approval
7-C: Approve the continuation of mental health services provided by Alameda Family Services at Alameda Shelters 7-D: Approve Restorative Pathways as the new operator of the Emergency Supportive Housing Program 7E: Approve Urban Alchemy as the new operator of the Day Center/Safe Parking/Overnight Shelter Program The Need
Growing Homelessness Service Gaps Complex Challenges
Latest data indicates an increase in our city's Existing resources are strained, data shows a Homelessness is often intertwined with unhoused population. need for continued shelter services in mental health crises, substance use, and Alameda. economic instability. Mental health services
are a crifical component of homeless
services.
New Shelter
Providers
Introduce vetted
organizations to sustain
and increase bed
Integrated availability and diversify
services.
Homeless
Service
Comprehensive
Response: Support
System
Enhancing Shelter and Mental Focus on
Enhanced Mental
Collaboration
Health Support Health Services
Foster partnerships
Integrate accessible,
between shelters,
trauma-informed care
healthcare providers,
directly into shelter
and community outreach
operations.
programs.
Competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) Process
Ensuring Thorough Vetting and Best Value
Objective Process Undertaken Outcome
Solicited proposals from qualified Publicly advertised the RFP, three-step Selected providers best equipped to meet organizations to provide essential homeless evaluation process, established an the diverse needs of our unhoused shelter services. independent review committee, and population and align with city goals. evaluated proposals based on experience, Familiarized with other programs. service model, capacity, fiscal competency,
and data.
Selected providers best equipped to meet the diverse needs of our unhoused population and align with city goals.
New Shelter Providers: Rationale and Selection
Meeting Diverse Needs
Provider 1: Provider 2:
Restorative Pathways Urban Alchemy
Specializes in serving families, adults, and Focuses on individuals with high barriers youth including chronic homelessness, justice
Serving the community for 55 years involvement and long-term recovery needs.
Successfully operates similar programs Specializes in low barrier emergency shelter services
throughout the bay area, including Hayward
and Oakland Operates similar program in San Francisco,
Oakland, and Los Angeles
Integrated Mental Health Services
Addressing Root Causes
On-site Therapist Crisis Intervention Groups Resource Connection Providing immediate access to Equipping staff with essential Therapeutic groups are offered Offering connection to services mental health professionals on- training for de-escalation and to provide continuous support such as harm reduction site. emergency response. and community for program strategies and clear pathways to participants. treatment and recovery.
MENTAL
HEALTH Services Overview
Continuation of
Therapeutic Services
Alameda Family Services currently provides essential therapeutic services to the three year-round homeless shelters in Alameda: Dignity Village, Emergency Supportive Housing, and the Day Center at Alameda Point.
This recommendation seeks to ensure the continued provision of these vital services, supporting the ongoing well-being of individuals utilizing these facilities.
Call to Action
Motion for Approval
Approve Shelter Providers Approve Mental Health Services Selection of Restorative Pathways and Urban Alchemy as new Continue AFS services at Dignity Village, Emergency Supportive homeless shelter providers for continued shelter services. Housing, and the Day Center.
We request the City Council's approval for the items outlined in the agenda. ?
Questions & Discussion
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