Collaborative to Prevent Homelessness of Gravely Disabled Adults

About the Program

Category: Human Services (Best in Category)

Year: 2023

San Bernardino County established the Collaborative to Prevent Homelessness of Gravely Disabled Adults, which includes the Department of Aging and Adult Services-Public Guardian (DAAS-PG), the Sheriff’s Department, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC), Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), and County Counsel. The Collaborative advocates for the proper mental health treatment, placement and transportation arrangements with ARMC for individuals who are found Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST) by the Superior Court of the State of California and are placed under Conservatorship with the San Bernardino County Office of the Public Guardian under the guidelines of the Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act (Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 5000 et seq).This program strives for best practice and prevention of homelessness for this susceptible population through appropriate treatment and placement and enhanced communication.