Every month, the Health Department writes an Op-Ed for the Press-Telegram about the work being done by the City to reduce homelessness in Long Beach. 

This month's piece is titled, "How to help homeless folks after holidays, season of giving end."

4 people entered into permanent supportive housing programs

33 people moved into permanent destinations

43 people entered rapid rehousing

82 people entered an emergency shelter

228 people were contacted by Street Outreach

24 people on the street were contacted through the Tidelands and Weekend Outreach

241 requests for Outreach

369 people accessed the Multi-Service Center for the first time

3395 total visits to the Multi-Service Center this month

179 average daily visits to the Multi-Service Center this month

116 people stayed in Project Homekey (on average)

110 people stayed at the Atlantic Bridge Housing Community (on average)

64 households stabilized in a motel

10 Safe Parking Program Participants (on average)

*Data reported in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) for the month of November 2022

Multi-Service Center

The Multi-Service Center (MSC) provides the following services to people and families experiencing homelessness:

• Outreach services
• Intake and assessment services
• Case management
• Referrals to shelters and other social service programs

CSH Supportive Housing Training Center

Through the Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH), the Supportive Housing Training Center offers practical, interactive training solutions that empower people to learn about, build and provide high-quality supportive housing in their community. There are several free, on-demand courses focused on a variety of supportive-housing-related topics.

Rapid Rehousing Roundtable Discussion Series

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is hosting a series of roundtable discussions on best practices in Rapid Re-Housing. These facilitated dialogues will allow providers to learn from experts and peers and submit questions on each discussion topic.

New Tool to Find Federal Non-Emergency Health and Social Service Programs

The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness launched a new tool to help state and local leaders identify and access federal non-emergency health and social programs so they can use multiple streams of funding for holistic supportive services that meet the short- and long-term needs of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

CoC and ESG Financial Management Virtual Binder

The new Continuum of Care (CoC) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Financial Management Virtual Binder is now available on the HUD Exchange. This binder provides a comprehensive overview of HUD's financial management guidance for the CoC and ESG program. Recipient and subrecipient staff are encouraged to review this binder to ensure that appropriate internal structures and policies are in place to manage federal funds. 

Volunteer and Donation Opportunities

Community members play an important role in the solution to ending homelessness in Long Beach. Volunteers help others while learning more about what is being done to address homelessness in Long Beach. Learn how you can contribute your talents, energy and expertise to support local efforts in ending homelessness. 

Long Beach CoC Board Meeting

The Long Beach CoC Board is comprised of elected members with the oversight to steward local planning, coordination, and implementation activities related to ending and preventing homelessness in the region. The CoC Board meets twice quarterly on the second Tuesday in January, March, April, June, July, September, October and December. All meetings are open to the public.

Long Beach CoC General Membership Meeting

The Long Beach CoC General Membership is a broad-based group of local stakeholders who share a common interest in ending and preventing homelessness in the City. The CoC General Membership meets quarterly on the second Tuesday in March, June, September, and December. Meetings are open to the public.

Long Beach CoC Standing Subcommittees

In addition to the meetings above, the Long Beach CoC has three standing subcommittees:  

1. Policies and Standards
2. Coordinated Entry System
3. Quality, Data, and Performance.

Subcommittee membership is open to all general members of the CoC. Members are defined as anyone who has attended at least one CoC General Meeting. 

Homeless Services Advisory Committee

The Homeless Services Advisory Committee serves at the discretion of the City Council and the Mayor to make recommendations on policies, programs, and activities related to homeless assistance resources. The HSAC meets on the first Wednesday of each month unless otherwise noted. All meetings are open to the public.