LA County will collaborate with Cities and Councils of Government (COGs) to develop plans and funding for encampment resolution, including :

• Outreach to those residing in an encampment.
• Identifying and offering them interim housing.
• Matching them to resources and providing housing navigation services to move them into permanent housing.
• Providing supportive services in both interim and permanent housing.

The County must be able to more quickly transition people from interim housing, such as a shelter, into permanent housing, such as an apartment where the rent is subsidized and supportive services may be available for those with acute needs. The County will:

• Accelerate interim housing availability and maximize capacity of existing beds.
• Make strategic investments in new interim housing linked to encampment resolution.
• Accelerate timelines to produce permanent supportive housing.
• Increase permanent housing resources in partnership with local jurisdictions.

LA County seeks to provide mental health and substance use disorder services to unsheltered and sheltered people experiencing homelessness at the level needed to meet their needs, including by:

• Coordinating field-based mental health and substance use disorder assessments and services with outreach workers and interim housing providers.
• Reducing wait times for support by prioritizing delivery of services to people experiencing homelessness unless otherwise prohibited.

LA County seeks to stop the inflow of people into homelessness by investing in interventions that help to ensure that individuals are able to stay in their homes, including:

• Coordinating and providing services related to eviction prevention, tenant protections, legal support and representation, and rental assistance.