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i~ ~(lameda Countytivide Homeless and Special Needs Housing Plan Alameda County has already made a significant investment in affordable housing and services related to homelessness, behavioral health (including both mental health and substance use), and HtV/AIDS. There are more than 20,000 units of affordable housing, and services are provided to more than 20,000 people annually in these three systems. Still, too many low-income people experience homelessness and housing instability. "fhis plan envisions a housing and services system that partners with consumers, families and advocates; provides appropriate services in a timely fashion to all who need them; and ensures that individuals and families are safely, supportively, and permanently housed. As the sponsors and community stakeholders of this plan, we envision a future in which there are sufficient resources, political will, and community support to effect the changes necessary to make this vision a reality. Not only is this Alameda County's plan to end chronic homelessness and similar in intent to plans being developed across the country but also it builds on those efforts by engaging the mental health and HIV/AIDS service systems to forge a comprehensive approach to increasing supportive housing. Prior to embarking on this shared planning process, each of the sponsoring agencies had in the past undertaken housing plans specific to their target populations. This plan represents the culmination of more than a year of collaboration between Alameda County government representatives and community stakeholders. Dozens of housing and service providers, consumers, and stakeholders participated in interviews, focus groups, and ad hoc working groups to develop the plan. Successful implementation of this plan will require the support and participation of many more individuals, organizations, sectors, and jurisdictions. "l'he plan was sponsored and funded by: • Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services ^ Alameda County Housing and Community Development Department ^ Alameda County Public Health Department Oftice of AIDS Administration ^ Alameda County Social Services Agency ^ Alameda Countywide Homeless Continuum of Care Council ^ City of Berkeley Housing Department ^ City of Berkeley Health and Human Services Department • City of Oakland Community and Economic Development Agency • City of Oakland Department of I fuman Services