Homeless and Behavioral Health
Homeless Outreach Social Workers and Social Services Supervisor HB CARES Volunteer Program
Huntington Beach Navigation Center
Police Department
Homeless Task Force
Be Well Mobile Crisis Response Team
Social Services Update
Converted HB CARES Coordinator position to Full Time social worker position. Social Services Supervisor oversees HB CARES and Outreach Social Workers.
Started housing Retention Check-Ins with specifically identified clients to minimize recidivism.
Implemented Outreach Grid App for real time shelter bed referrals.
Started Bi-weekly case conferencing meetings with HBNC in January 2024.
Strengthened partnership with Golden West College.
Held Homeless Veterans Townhall
Added 3 HB CARES volunteers which enabled the ability to enhance programs at HBNC such as sobering support groups, coping skills groups facilitated by licensed social worker, resume building and job skills training, and recreational activities like BINGO and Karaoke.
Volunteer LMFT facilitated de-escalation training with HBNC staff.
PIIT count and Community Chat participation. 7% decrease in unsheltered homeless.
Outreach to business and property owners, including completing Illegal Lodging and Trespass Enforcement Letters
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