Housing Services Office

Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services established a Housing Services Office in 2007 through the utilization of Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) funding.  The Office strives to achieve the following broad goals for the BHCS system and our target populations: 

1)  Increase the availability of a range of affordable housing options with appropriate supportive services so that individuals can “choose”, “get”, and “keep” their preferred type of housing arrangement;

2)  Minimize the time individuals spend living in institutional settings by increasing and improving working relationships among housing and service providers, family members, and consumers;

3)  Track and monitor the type, quantity, and quality of housing utilized by and available to BHCS target populations;

4)  Provide centralized information and resources related to housing for BHCS consumers, family members, and providers;

5)  Coordinate educational and training programs around housing and related services issues for consumers, family members, and providers;

6)  Work toward the prevention and elimination of homelessness in Alameda County through active participation in the EveryOne Home plan implementation.

Documents on this web site reflect the policies, procedures, and efforts of Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services.  The City of Berkeley operates its own distinct mental health division that collaborates with our Housing Services Office.  Information about the City of Berkeley’s Mental Health Division can be found on their City of Berkeley – Health and Human Services – Mental Health Division website.