This library includes documents that may be useful to counties, Tribes, and tribal entities as they design and implement bridge housing programs. Although Behavioral Health Bridge Housing (BHBH) Program staff have reviewed all resources for relevance to BHBH programs and to categorize them by topic, please note that external links and resources may not fully reflect the views of the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) or Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (AHP).
Employing Peer Workers: An Organization’s Perspective
In this webinar, panelists will answer questions about the challenges and opportunities organizations experience when establishing new peer roles. Leaders at organizations with established peer roles will talk about the process of onboarding peers, such as building organizational buy-in, addressing stigma in policies and in the workplace, and recruiting and employing peer workers in an equitable way.
Low-Barrier Shelter Models for People Who Use Drugs
This webinar describes essential characteristics of low-barrier programs to improve access to services for people who use drugs. Strategies are provided for addressing common challenges in implementing low-barrier shelter access.
Addressing Homelessness Among Older Adults: Final Report
This report provides a roadmap for understanding the population of older adults at risk of or experiencing homelessness and what services and supports are available to serve them.
Impactful Street Outreach
This presentation provides valuable tips for understanding street outreach and implementing strategies for effectively engaging with people experiencing homelessness.
Engaging People with Lived Experience Toolkit
A toolkit to support partnering and collaborating with people with lived experience in programs serving communities.
Building on CalAIM’s Housing Supports Strengthening Medi-Cal for People Experiencing Homelessness
A report that examines the successes, challenges, and opportunities in providing person-centered care to people experiencing homelessness.