This project will help sustain operational costs at the Everhart micro-shelter community in Chico, providing stable housing for individuals experiencing homelessness who are also receiving behavioral health services. Donor support helps ensure these individuals have a safe place to live while accessing the care and support they need to rebuild their lives.
This project will tackle homelessness for individuals who also need behavioral health support. By providing safe, stable housing and access to care, it helps residents avoid the dangers of living on the streets, focus on their well-being, and work toward permanent housing.
Everhart Village, run by the Chico Housing Action Team with Butte County Behavioral Health, is a tinyhome community that gives people experiencing homelessness a safe place to live. Residents, who are also getting behavioral health support, have their own cabins and access to help with mental health, life skills, and planning for the future. The goal is to provide stability so they can focus on healing and eventually move into permanent housing.
The long-term impact of this project is keeping our community safer and stronger. By providing stable housing and behavioral health support at Everhart Village, residents are less likely to rely on emergency services, shelters, or law enforcement, reducing strain on local resources. Over time, residents gain stability and skills to move into permanent housing, creating healthier neighborhoods, lower community costs, and a more resilient support system for everyone in Chico and
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