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SP-60 Homelessness Strategy — 91.215(d) <br />The needs of individuals experiencing homelessness and persons with special needs are complex and <br />require a wide range of specialized services. Numerous agencies are typically involved in the care of these <br />individuals, providing distinct services such as housing, mental health counseling, employment training, <br />and case management services. A number of activities and services are funded to help the needs of <br />individuals experiencing homelessness and other special needs populations. Overall, these services <br />address the high priority of reducing homelessness and the threat of becoming homeless, as well as <br />providing necessary supportive services. <br />Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their <br />individual needs <br />Through this Strategic Plan, the City of Santa Ana will continue to prioritize support and assistance to <br />homeless persons and those at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Through HUD and non -HUD <br />resources, the City will continue to: <br />1. Prioritize street outreach through Quality of Life Teams <br />2. Preserve existing and increase the supply of permanent supportive housing <br />3. Preserve existing and increase the supply of affordable housing <br />4. Provide housing services and assistance to special needs populations <br />5. Improve critical services to low-income and special needs populations <br />6. Coordinate services within the City as well as regionally in collaboration with the Continuum of <br />Care <br />7. Collaborate with all communities in Orange County to address homelessness with coordinated, <br />regional approaches <br />Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons <br />The County of Orange operates a year-round emergency shelter in the Civic Center of Santa Ana that <br />provides safe sleep and emergency shelter for over 400 individuals each night, and food and supportive <br />services for over 600 individuals on a daily basis. The ESG funded HEART outreach team, City Net and <br />Illumination Foundation organizations provide outreach and engagement services in and around the <br />shelter as well as other locations in the City. The County also runs an emergency cold -weather shelter in <br />Santa Ana during the winter for approximately 200 individuals. In addition to these shelters, the one year <br />actions will address the needs of individuals who are homeless that includes unaccompanied women, <br />victims of domestic violence, chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, <br />veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth. The range of services include emergency shelter, <br />transitional housing and permanent supportive housing. ESG funds will provide assistance for street <br />outreach services, homeless prevention and rapid re -housing. <br />Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families <br />with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to <br />permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that <br />Consolidated Plan SANTA ANA 135 <br />OMB Control No:2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 75A-143 <br />