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Housing Operation and Policy Committee

The Housing Operation & Policy Committee collaborates with the Department of Housing and other community providers to address safe and affordable housing for individuals with behavioral health and substance use challenges in San Mateo County.

Description

The committee helps guide housing strategies, increase housing options for county clients, and recognize partners through events such as the Housing Heroes Awards and landlord appreciation breakfast.

Service Focus

Permanent supportive housing, housing access and retention, landlord engagement, policy and system change to support individuals with serious mental health or substance use conditions.

Membership

  • Includes stakeholders from the Department of Housing, community providers, landlord representation, and Behavioral Health & Recovery Services staff.

Key Functions

  • Organizes the annual landlord appreciation breakfast to increase unit acceptance of vouchers.
  • Hosts the Housing Heroes Awards Ceremony to honor leadership in providing housing to BHRS clients.
  • Reviews housing policy, service gaps and system barriers for clients with behavioral health challenges.
  • Advises the county on MHSA-funded housing developments and supportive service models.

Contact

Mariana Rocha — mrocha@smcgov.org