Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement (HOME) Results
La Mesa
Summary
The city's HOME Team does street outreach and housing navigation for people experiencing homelessness — building trust, handling paperwork, coordinating with landlords and supporting clients through move-in. The board got a full update on how the model works.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
The program saves police resources by deploying a civilian outreach team.
Unhoused residents get a path to housing and services, and the broader community benefits from a non-enforcement response to homelessness.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Community Police Oversight Board
The city's HOME Team does street outreach and housing navigation for people experiencing homelessness — building trust, handling paperwork, coordinating with landlords and supporting clients through move-in. The board got a full update on how the model works.
City Council
The council reviewed quarterly data showing an increase in individuals assisted and housed by the HOME civilian outreach team, sparking debate among council members regarding whether rising numbers reflect successful outreach or a growing homeless population.
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