Unsheltered Services
In 2020, CHSP worked with a national consulting firm, Focus Strategies, to identify weaknesses in the homeless response system. As a result of the Initial Observations report, CHSP partnered with the County of Monterey and the City of Salinas to expand outreach services, so that individuals and families could access services where they are.
Monterey County now has several outreach teams, working together to provide comprehensive services to those living outdoors, including Community Human Services Youth Outreach (SVSOP and MPSOP), Community Health Engagement (CHE), MCHOME, Dorothy’s Place, and the Salinas Outreach Response Team (SORT). San Benito County outreach services are provided by county departments.
Outreach services may include:
– CARS assessments
– Linkages to services
– Clean-up assistance
– Food/hygiene
– Mobile case management
– Medical assistance
I would like to bridge services to an encampment
If you have noticed a growing encampment and would like to notify CHSP, you may do so by filling out the form.
PLEASE NOTE: Notifying CHSP of an encampment does not necessarily mean that an encampment will be addressed immediately or in the near future. Due to the lack of available shelter beds, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing, combined with the process of establishing rapport, instantaneous and visible results of encampment engagement is highly unlikely. Time and patience are required when working on complex issues and personalizing service provision. Even so, we encourage community participation in assisting and identifying people in need.