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Housing and Human ServicesWORKSHOP ON RESPONSE TO HOMELESSNESS Housing and Homelessness CommitteeJanuary 26, 2026
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INTRODUCTION•Homelessness remains one of the most pressing social challenges•Drive by shifts in economic conditions, housing availability, and public health impacts•Understanding these trends is key to developing effective solutions 1/14/2026
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WORKSHOP PURPOSE•Provide an overview of homelessness trends and root causes •Highlight current programs and strategies•Discuss successes, gaps, and opportunities •Preview upcoming initiatives •Build a shared vision for next steps RiversideCA.gov4
NATIONAL AND CALIFORNIA TRENDS•Homelessness has increased nationwide over the past decade•Driven by housing affordability challenges and unemployment•Affects communities of all sizes •California has the largest homeless population in the U.S.
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RIVERSIDE TRENDS•Significant increase in homelessness starting in 2016 to 2020•2025 data show stabilization for the first time in several years•Indicates potential impact of targeted programs and services RiversideCA.gov6
HOMELESS POINT-IN-TIME COUNTPER CAPITAL HOMELESS POPULATION (per 100,000 residents)% OF UNSHELTERED HOMELESSUNSHELTERED HOMELESSPOPULATIONCITY1930.19%614318,858Riverside (2025)176.50.19%601340,512Anaheim (2024)358.30.28%871310,539Santa Ana (2024)751.60.75%2,451325,976Stockton (2024)•Conducted every two years•Counts unsheltered individuals on one night in January 1/14/2026
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PRIMARY CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS1. Lack of affordable housing2. Rising rent prices3. Employment-related causes4. Mental health and substance abuse5. Domestic Violence RiversideCA.gov8
INFLOWS INTO HOMELESSNESSInfluenced by external systems1. Robert Presley Detention Center (RPDC)2. Mental health and substance-use facilities on County Farm Road3. Franklin Behavioral Health Facility4. Countywide outreach expansion 1/14/2026
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COUNTY FARM ROAD
•320 mental health and/or substance abuse beds, including 180 that are locked down facilities•27 chairs at urgent care and sobering center•24 Permanent Supportive Housing units RiversideCA.gov10
WHAT WE ARE DOING •Power to regulate –City of Grant Pass, Oregon V. Johnson•Public Safety and Engagement Team (PSET)FY 2024/2025 ExpendituresFY 2024/2025 BudgetedFY 2023/2024 ExpendituresFY 2023/2024 BudgetedCategory$2,962,697.86$5,087,383.00$2,955,447.62$ 5,937,122.00Personnel$2,069,582.25$3,284,414.00$2,045,878,97$ 4,095,336.00Non-Personnel$ 0.00$ 0.00$1,156,271.37$ 1,354,874.00Capital Purchases$ 0.00$ 0.00$ 17,400.00$ 0.00Charges from Others$5,032,280.11$9,110,067.00$6,174,998.96$11,387,332.00Total 1/14/2026
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PSET PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES
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CONTRACTED ENCAMPMENT CLEANUP•Riverside County Flood ControlFebruary 27, 2024, executed contractContract value: $225,000Clean-up occurs after 72-hour tagging periodContract term ends on June 30, 2027•State of California Department of TransportationAugust 27, 2025, executed contractContract value: $400,000Clean-up occurs after 48-hour tagging periodContract term ends on June 30, 2027 1/14/2026
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RIVERSIDE ACCESS CENTER•Located at 2880 Hulen Place•Serves as central hub connecting individuals and families experiencing homelessness with essential resources and supportive services RiversideCA.gov14
SATURATION DAY STATS | AUGUST 2025WARDS 5 & 6
PendingShelter Placements1Motel Stays
1TRIP Home
PendingVISPDATs Completed30 Accepted services
70 Engagements(willing to engage)
35Encounters(not willing to engage)
Total Outreach105
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SATURATION DAY STATS | SEPTEMBER 2025WARDS 1 & 2
4Shelter Placements0Motel Stays
1TRIP HOME
0VISPDATs Completed58 Accepted services
51 Engagements(willing to engage)
38Encounters(not willing to engage)
Total Outreach89
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SATURATION DAY STATS | NOVEMBER 2025WARD 1
0Shelter Placements0Motel Stays
0TRIP Home
15VISPDATs Completed42 Accepted services
69 Engagements(willing to engage)
42Encounters(not willing to engage)
Total Outreach113
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SHELTERSCity Funded BedsNo. of BedsPopulation ServedShelter2323Unsheltered transitional-aged youth and adultsBridge Housing (non-congregate shelter)025 and 6 cribsUnsheltered familiesFamily Promise050Unsheltered, medically vulnerable homeless adultsIllumination Foundation (recuperative care shelter)TAY: 8Adults: 6090Unhoused adults and transitional-aged youthPath of Life Emergency Shelter046Unsheltered families with childrenPath of Life Family Shelter012Homeless and runaway youth ages 12 -17Operation Safe House Emergency Shelter012Homeless youth ages 18-24Operation Safe House Main Stay Shelter RiversideCA.gov18
RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (RAP)•Landlord Incentive Program: $600 upon lease signing•RAP: Program participants are pulled from the Coordinated Entry System (CES)•Senior RAPsMobile Home Park Homeowners RASenior RA: Program participants are pulled from the CESSupplemental RAP 1/14/2026
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OTHER HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS•Homeless Prevention•Permanent Supportive Housing ProgramStatus UpdateNo. of UnitsPSH DevelopmentFully leased. Case Management providedby the City of Riverside.10Mulberry VillageFully leased. Case management providedby Riverside University Health Systems –Behavioral Health and VA Loma Linda. PSHunits covenanted by RUHS-BH and CalVet.46Oasis Senior Apartments (No Place Like Home and State of California –Veterans Housing and Homelessness Prevention)Fully leased. Case Management providedby RUHS-BH.49St. Michael’s (No Place Like Home funded)Fully leased. Case Management providedby the City.10Mulberry VillageUnder construction23Sunrise at BogartFully leased. Case Management providedby RUSH-BH. PSH units covenanted byRUHS-BH.39Vista de La Sierra (No Place Like Home funded) RiversideCA.gov20
AFFORDABLE HOUSING•503 affordable housing units in the pipeline for development, including 169 permanent supportive housing units•Updates are provided at each Housing and Homelessness Committee meeting 1/14/2026
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COORDINATED ENTRY SYSTEM (CES) As of November 20, 2025, 312 individuals are in the CES Community Queue waiting for a housing referral. No. of IndividualsAge Group4262+5355-613050-5415925-492818-24 RiversideCA.gov22
COLLABORATION EFFORTS•Memorandum of Understanding with Riverside County for a Coordinated Response to Homelessness•Mayor’s Initiative to Ending Youth Homelessness•Forum on Homelessness Faith Summit•Non-profit Collaborative 1/14/2026
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RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT (RPD) & CITY HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE •RPD leads key quality-of-life efforts•Focus on community concerns, safety, and livability•Activities include patrols (increased in high-impact areas), engagements (business owners and residents), enforcement of unlawful behavioral (trespassing, illegal camping, disorder), encampment support (coordination with PSET) and rapid crisis response to crisis-related calls•Ensures safety around infrastructure, parks, libraries, transit corridors, and commercial areas RiversideCA.gov24
RECENT RPD APPROACHES•On July 7, 2025, started expansion of overtime deployment for the Magnolia Corridor and Downtown Entertainment District hotspots6 officers + 1 sergeant deployed nightlyProactive focus on livability, disorder, safety, and community engagement•Redeployment Wildlands PSET to UrbanOne PSET team currently dedicated to wildland areasAnother team dedicated to Caltrans sitesTeams can be redeployed based on need 1/14/2026
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RECENT RPD APPROACHES•Narcotics operations targeting drug-impacted areasApril 2024 Operation – Magnolia Corridor•44 drug dealers identified•104 arrestsNovember 2024 Operation – Magnolia Corridor•30 dealers identified•93 arrests, 4 firearms recovered•1.2 lbs of methamphetamine seized•Continues citywide drug-related enforcement RiversideCA.gov26
MOTELS WITH EXCESSIVE POLICE CALLS•City issued Extraordinary Police Response Bills (EPRBs) issued to recover costs of excessive police responses•City Attorney filed:1. Judgement lien complaints to recoup costs2. Drug/nuisance abatement complaints to address ongoing criminal activity•Five highest-impact motels currently under litigation 1/14/2026
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TOP 5 MOTELS WITH EXCESSIVE POLICE CALLS2024 CY EPRBs2023 Calendar Year (CY) EPRBsMotel $48,513.67$24,814.70Days Inn$ 9,394.03$22,949.39Econo Lodge$25,466.32$25,702.73Motel 6$79,594.42$12,198.34Palm Inn$50,541.31$14,098.21Riverside Inn$213,509.75$99,763.37Total RiversideCA.gov28
DEPLOYING OUTREACH ALONG MAGNOLIA CORRIDOR•Data shows highest encampment concentrations in Ward 5 – 7 Indiana/Van BurenIndiana/La SierraMagnolia/La SierraJackson/Magnolia•Deploy Multidisciplinary Outreach teams •Focus on trust-building, assessment, service connections, housing referrals, crisis intervention 1/14/2026
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MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVES OVERVIEW•Comprehensive approach to behavioral health and substance use•Focus areas:Crisis interventionTreatment accessHousing and wellness programs•Focus areas:•Goal: reduce incarceration and hospitalization, support long-term recovery RiversideCA.gov30
MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM•Field-based teams: clinicians, behavioral specialists, peer support•Collaborate with law enforcement & emergency departments•Divert individuals in crisis to appropriate care•Reduce hospitalizations & reduce time officers spend on behavioral crises•Serve individuals of all ages 1/14/2026
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PROPOSITION 36 – KEY ISSUES•Treatment instead of incarceration for non-violent drug offenses•Current challenges1. Low treatment completion rates2. Insufficient funding over time3. Lack of wraparound supportive services4. Limited consequences for non-compliance5. High-risk populations with complex needs•DHCS funding expected, allocation methodology TBDOverview of Senate Bill 43 (SB43) &Implementation Plan for Jan 1, 2026Senate Bill (SB) 43:Legal Changes to Involuntary Hold Criteria for Grave Disability & ConservatorshipAdapted from SB43 Presentation by Los Angeles County Department of Public Health 1/14/2026
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Presentation Outline
Overview1)Overview of Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act2)Overview of Senate Bill 43 (SB43)3)Involuntary SUD Treatment Considerations4)Summary of SB43 Implementation in Riverside County (includingidentifying key persons to help and support implementation rollout) RiversideCA.gov34
Overview of the LPS Act
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Overview of Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act•Understanding Senate Bill (SB) 43 first requires an understanding of theLanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act:–The LPS Act was first enacted in 1967; prior to the LPS Act, there was concerns aboutexcessive long-term psychiatric institutions with consumer’s due process and widespreadcases of abuse and patients’ rights.–The LPS Act established due process to prevent the widespread inappropriate andexcessive use of involuntary psychiatric hospitalizations.•The LPS Act includes:–Welfare and Institute Code (WIC 5150 et al.)California law that stipulates involuntarydetainment for psychiatric care; gives Counties authority to train, authorize and monitor appropriate professionals who can place people on a 5150 involuntary hold; gives specifications about LPS Designated Facilities, including safeguardsand staffing requirements, which are approved by Department of HealthCare Services (DHCS), to provide locked inpatient psychiatriccare for persons placed on a 5150 involuntary hold.
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Prior to Sept 2024: Historically, this has been Riverside County’s Involuntary Holds Flowchart (Civil Commitment)•WIC 5150 involuntary hold–Up to 72-hrs for evaluation and treatment–Based on probable cause that someone is a danger to self, danger to others, or gravely disabled*(the definition of grave disability [GD] is what has changed under SB 43)•WIC 5250 involuntary hold–Up to 14-days; 5250’s are a continuation of the initial 5150–Continues to be danger to self or others, or gravely disabled–Unwilling or unable to accept voluntary treatment–After such, hold options: WIC 5300 (DTO only) up to 180 days or WIC 5260 (2nd14-day cert for suicidal persons)•Temporary Conservatorship–Up to 30-days–Person remains both gravely disabled and unwilling or incapable of accepting treatment voluntarily•“Permanent” LPS Conservatorship–Up to 1-yr (renewable)–Beyond a reasonable doubt that person remains both gravely disabledand unwilling or incapable of accepting treatment voluntarily 1/14/2026
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Overview of Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act (cont.)The Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act encompasses Welfare and Institutions Code 5000-5550 regarding the Detention of Mentally Disordered Persons for Evaluation and Treatment. The LPS Act specifically addresses involuntary detention as follows: WIC 5150/5151/5152: 72-hour hold WIC 5250: 14-day holds WIC 5260: second 14-day hold for dangerousness to self WIC 5270.15: 30-day hold for gravely disabled persons (as alternate to conservatorship)WIC 5300: 180-day hold for imminent dangerousness to others WIC 5352.1: temporary conservatorship WIC 5350: permanent conservatorship While most of these holds were instituted as a requirement of the LPS act, it was left to each individual county to determine whether to authorize WIC 5270.15. In prior years, counties that have elected to authorize and utilize WIC 5270.15 are as follows: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Sacramento, Placer, San Joaquin, Contra Costa, Merced, Yolo, Shasta, and Tulare County. Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved Riverside County enacting WIC 5270.15 (30 day hold) as an involuntary detention treatment option on September 17, 2024.
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Updated Riverside CountyCivil Commitment Flowchart to reflect 5270.15 1/14/2026
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Patient Autonomy Under Civil Commitment•Powers of 5150s & 5250s–law establishes involuntary detainment and commitment into inpatient psychiatric facilities for 72 hours (5150s) or up to an additional 14 days (5250s)–Medication decisions: Persons who are not on conservatorships retain the ability to makemedication decisions EXCEPT in emergency situations or if their medication capacity isoverruled through a Riese hearing (WIC 5332-5334)•Powers of LPS Conservator (per Court Order)–Placement decisions (may, but doesnotalways imply a locked facility)–Medication decisions–Other rights that can be removed•Right to manage money•Right to make medical treatment decisions•Right to vote•Right to enter into contracts•Right to a driver’s license•Right to own a firearm 1/14/2026
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Types of LPS Facilities•The following facilities are the only types allowable for LPS designation:–General Acute Care Hospital–Skilled Nursing Facilities–Jail Inpatient Units–Mental Health Urgent Cares*, which are also known as Crisis Stabilization Units (CSUs)–Outpatient psychiatric urgent care setting; persons can stay up to 23 hours and 59 min–Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF)*, which is an inpatient psychiatric facility; up to 16 locked beds–(Newly added due to SB43) Mental Health Rehabilitation Centers (MHRCs)* Existing SUD residential (ASAM 3.1, 3.3, or 3.5) and outpatient settings that could theoretically apply to become a Psychiatric Health Facility or Mental Health Urgent Care Center. Such SUD facilities would likely need toundergo significant physical modifications and staffing changes to be eligible to be designated an LPS facility, in addition to:–LPS licensing/certification from DHCS; LPS designation process, which includesbecoming Joint Commission accredited and a County contractor RiversideCA.gov42
Overview of SB43
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Overview of Senate Bill SB43•Signed into law by Governor Newsom in Oct 2023.•Most significant reform to the LPS Act since it was enacted in 1967.•SB43 expands California’s LPS 5150 criteria for involuntary detention for grave disability and conservatorship by creating a new set of eligibility criteria that are based solely on a person’s mental health disorder or“severe” substance use disorder (SUD), if that disorder will result in someone being unable to provide for their basic needs of food, clothing, shelter,personal safety or necessarymedical care.Grave disability definition(prior to SB43): A condition in which a person, as a result of amental health disorder, is unable to provide for his or her basic personal needsforfood, clothing, or shelter.*NEW* grave disability definition under SB 43: A condition in which a person, asresult of a mental health disorder,severe substance use disorder* or a co-occurringmental health disorder and severe substance use disorder, is at risk for serious harmor currently experiencing serious harm as a result of being unable to provide for theirbasic needs of food, clothing, shelter,personal safety* ornecessary medical care*.
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SB 43 – Grave Disability DefinitionTermsA diagnosed substance-related disorder that meets the diagnostic criteria of “severe” as defined in the most current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).Severe Substance Use DisorderThe ability of one to survive safely in the community without involuntary detention or treatment. Personal SafetyCare that a health care practitioner or law enforcement officer, while operating within the scope of their practice, determines to be necessary to prevent serious deterioration of an existing physical medical condition which, if left untreated, is likely to result in serious bodily injury or death. Necessary Medical Care 1/14/2026
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Examples of Personal SafetyThe following are examples of behaviors that could allow a person to be detained and evaluated due to personal safety concerns due to mental disorder and/or severe substance use disorder . These examples must be significant and severe enough to potentially cause serious bodily injury or death: •Placing oneself in harm’s way in traffic that risk their own life or those of others. •An individual incapable of defending themselves against ongoing victimization due to a lack of awareness of their vulnerability. •Severe impaired judgement resulting in risky situations that threaten the person’s own life or those of others. •Unhygienic/uninhabitable living conditions or behaviors which are so severe and significant to contribute to an unsafe physical environment. •Repeated severe substance use that is medically life-threatening, for example, multiple near-fatal overdoses requiring medical intervention.
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Examples of Necessary Medical Care
The following are examples of behaviors that could allow a person to be detained and evaluated due to necessary medical care concerns due to mental disorder and/or severe substance use disorder . These examples must be significant and severe enough to potentially cause serious bodily injury or death: •Signs of significant malnourishment (loss of weight or dehydration) which puts the individual’s life or long-term functioning at risk. •Perceived cognitive and/or emotional impairment resulting in a lack of decision-making capacity to pursue medical treatment for life-threatening conditions in the moment including but not limited to: Inability to utilize medical care when needed and available. Wound care and infection issues that are likely to lead to loss of limb or life if not treated. Untreated, life-threatening medical conditions (HIV, Diabetes, Cancer, liver/kidney disease). 1/14/2026
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Involuntary SUD Treatment Considerations
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Overview of Senate Bill (SB) 43•SB43 allows adults to be placed on involuntary detention for grave disability (GD) due to “severe”substance use disorder (SUD).–“Severe” SUD is defined as a diagnosed substance-related disorder that meets the diagnosis criteria of “severe” according to the most current version of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).–According to DSM-5,a “severe” diagnosis is defined as when 6 or more of the 11 criteria are present.1.Taking the substance in larger amounts or for longer than you're meant to2.Wanting to cut down or stop using the substance but not managing to3.Spending a lot of time getting, using, or recovering from use of the substance4.Cravings and urges to use the substance5.Not managing to do what you should at work, home, or school because of substance use6.Continuing to use, even when it causes problems in relationships7.Giving up important social, occupational, or recreational activities because of substance use8.Using substances again and again, even when it puts you in danger9.Continuing to use, even when you know you have a physical or psychological problem that could have been caused or made worse by the substance10.Needing more of the substance to get the effect you want (tolerance)11.Development of withdrawal symptoms, which can be relieved by taking more of the substanceDSM-5 TR Criteria for SUDsMild: 2-3 symptomsModerate: 4-5 symptomsSevere:6+ symptoms 1/14/2026
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Implications of Senate Bill (SB) 43•Implications of SB 43:–SB43 requires that substance use disorder meets DSM-5 criteria for “severe” SUD diagnosis despite; this presents a challenge for non-clinicians such as law enforcement who are not trained nor able to makeDSM-5 diagnoses.–More 5150s overall, including for people with ”severe” SUD and expanded definition of GD (personal safety and necessary medical care); however, lacked facilities who specialize in SUD treatment.–Likely to result in more people on longer-term involuntary holds (5250s, conservatorships)–Persons placed on hold for GD due to necessary medical care issues- cannot force medical treatment without a Meredith hearing; judge decides if facility can provide involuntary routine medical treatment.•Potential Benefits–More people receiving services they needif 5150s translate to meaningful SUD treatment and/or treatment for those who present with GD regarding personal safety and/or necessary medical care.•Potential Drawbacks–Potential for Patient rights violationsinappropriate 5150s where SUD severe criteria not met.–Further deterring people from disclosing substance useWidening treatment gaps–Constraints in LPS capacityLonger wait times for placements and further shortening admissions–LPS settings not familiar with SUDlack of specialty in SUD treatment; mixing SUD and MH consumers.
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Senate Bill (SB) 43 & Minors•SB43 not applicable to minors:–SB 43 did not change the definition of “grave disability” as it applies to children and youth under the age of 18.–A separate statute (WIC 5585.25) governs the definition of “gravedisability” for children and youth. 1/14/2026
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Summary of SB43 Implementationin Riverside County
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Summary of SB43 Implementationin Riverside County•Given SB 43’s broad implications on both the specialty mental health and SUD system (capacity,workforce, training, etc.), Riverside County and most counties have a multi-year planning and rollout process.•SB43 was effective Jan 1, 2024; however, the law allowed Counties to delay implementation until Jan 1, 2026. The County Behavioral Health Directors Association (CBHDA) recommended that counties delay implementation to allow time to coordinate rollout.•CBHDA is also working with counties across the State to ensure a consistent standard to the application of this expanded grave disability definition as defined under SB43 as well setting up guidelines for involuntary holds due to SUD.•January 1, 2026 Implementation date of SB43 in Riverside County 1/14/2026
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Summary of SB43 Implementationin Riverside County•Key focuses of SB43 planning–Client Flow , System Mapping and System Guidelinesdevelop workflows, procedures, and infrastructure to assist with implementation of SB43–LPS Designation and TrainingNeed to train on new definition of grave disability and severe SUD diagnosis.–T reatment and Care Planningestablish facilities who specialize in SUD treatment (potential new locked facilities; no existing locked SUD facilities currently)–Court Processes/Adherence to Court OrdersDetermine how will impact conservatorship process with expanded GD criteria and SUD diagnosis; Meredith hearing–Community Education and CollaborationRobust stakeholder process–Staffing and BudgetaryLikely staffing/fiscal increases–Managed Care Plan Coordinationdevelop coordination process RiversideCA.gov54
Implementation Rollout Plan for Riverside County•Community Based TrainingSB43 Webpage: https://www.ruhealth.org/behavioral-health/sb-43SB43 Intro Video: https://youtu.be/wVasgNaWazg?si=yVE_K489LRHWgbdFSB43 Fact Sheet: https://www.ruhealth.org/sites/default/files/sb43/FactSheet.pdfSB43 Audio Podcast: https://www.ruhealth.org/behavioral-health/sb-43(near bottom of webpage)Board of Supervisors, Behavioral Health Commission, NAMI, townhalls, city meetings, etc.•Provider & Staff Training (includes new criteria, workflows & policies and procedures, updated facility forms)Provide training to staff as appropriate including ETS, ITF, PHF, and LPS designated facilities, SAPT providers, Hearing Officers, Public Guardian’s Office, Longterm Care, Detention staff & law enforcement, BH Staff, 5150 Committee, Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC), Crisis Providers & Contractors, Elderly Abuse Forensic Center (EAFC), 5150 Authorized staff, Patients Rights, etc. 1/14/2026
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Implementation Rollout Plan for Riverside County•Facility Types Riverside County will use for SB43 Holds: (existing facilities)Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) such as ETS or Indio CSUInpatient Treatment Facility (e.g. ITF, LPS designated facilities such as Pacific Grove, Corona Regional, Coachella Valley Behavioral Health in Indio)Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF in Indio)Note: Senate Bill 1238 (SB 1238) also known as theLanterman-Petris-Short Act: designated facilities bill, is a California bill focused on improving access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Specifically, it aims to address gaps in care for individuals with severe substance use disorders and those held under the Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act for involuntary treatment.SB1238 established regulations for Mental Health Rehabilitation Centers (MHRCs) to become LPS designated facilities to assist with SB43 involuntary holds. Other facilities include Chemical Dependency Recovery Hospitals, Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities. Although SB43 allows for these additional facilities to be licensed as LPS designated facilities, other regulations such as billing have not been updated yet, hence, Riverside County will only utilize the facility types listed in bullets above at this time.
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Questions & Discussion
•Questions about SB 43?•Discussion: What do you think about SB43?–Benefits?–Concerns?•How do you see SB43 impacting the work that you and your organization do?–Trainings needed to additional collaborative partners?–Workflow changes?–Staffing Challenges? 1/14/2026
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THE PLACE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM•Council approved renovations and long-term lease•Budget increased from $2.33 million to $5.05 million•33-unit transitional housing facility •Currently under rehabilitation•Anticipated completion: April 2026 RiversideCA.gov58
EMERGENCY TREATMENT SERVICES EXPANSION•RUHS-BH awarded $184 million Proposition 1 funding•New behavioral wellness center in Moreno Valley•Includes a 100-bed inpatient psychiatric facility•Serves adults, adolescents, and children (12 and under)•Must be completed by 2029 1/14/2026
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WELLNESS VILLAGE (MEAD VALLEY)Completed in 2026
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2025 CONTINUUM OF CARE NOFO•Released November 13, 2025•Major shift in national homelessness funding•450 CoCs now competing with stricter limits•New guideline: maximum 30% of Annual Renewal Demand may fund Permanent Supportive Housing programs 1/14/2026
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IMPACT ON RIVERSIDE COC•Currently supports: 640 households, 887 individuals •Funding caps impact PSH, RRH, and TH-RRH models•Need to develop more project-based Permanent Supportive Housing units•Ensures long-term availability of supportive housing with case management RiversideCA.gov62
RECOMMENDATIONThat the Housing and Homelessness Committeereceive and file an update on the City’s response tohomelessness and provide direction for anyimprovements or changes to the current responseplan.