Pathways to Success After Homelessness

Alexis Bernard, MFTI
Program Director

Sacramento County

Thanks to Pathways' support now I have housing, SSI and a positive relationship with my kids.
— Alana

Pathways to Success After Homelessness provides supportive housing and mental health services for those with psychiatric disabilities and long-term or cyclical homelessness. Staff uses a harm reduction “whatever it takes” approach to support members in meeting their desired goals. Families with children are offered culturally diverse supportive services so they can stay together and be part of the community.

Pathways is funded by MHSA as a full service partnership providing comprehensive, integrated mental health services including housing for 350 individuals a year. Pathways serves children and their families, young adults aged 18 to 25, adults 26 – 59 and older adults, aged 60 or more.

Housing First

Mercy Housing and Turning Point partner to offer family housing at Ardenaire Apartments.

Program outcome goals are for clients to maintain housing; children will attend school or quality day care; transition age youth and adults will be employed whenever appropriate at the level of their ability; and older adults will be actively engaged in ways that enhance their independence and decrease isolation.

For referrals to our program call Sacramento County Mental Health Access Team: (916) 875-1055

Pathways to Success After Homelessness
(916) 283-8280
601 North Market Blvd. #350
Sacramento, CA 95834

In 2010 Pathways

  • Found homes for 146 clients.
  • Served 388 previously homeless clients.

MHSA housing aid works!

In Sacramento County 333 people enrolled in supportive housing programs:

  • Reduced homeless days by 95%
  • Psychiatric hospital days fell 75%
  • Prison or jail days dropped 64%

Housing the Mentally Ill and Chronically Homeless: An Effective Solution, but Counties Need Greater Flexibility (.pdf, 941kb)

Client Success Stories
Katrina

Before Katrina moved into Ardenaire Apartments, she spent a decade living in a two-door car, a van, and rooms funded by the state.

Read more of Katrina's story »

Recent News
From Blight to Might

Sacramento News & Review   April 7, 2011

For years, homeless individuals struggling with addiction needed to sober up before receiving help or housing. Read more »

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