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__- __ Y __ _ T _ . __ _ _ ~ I ~ ~.~ Strategy 3.4: Assess the actual need and develop step down housing for those exiting in- patient substance abuse treatment services. This housing should create a safe and sup- portive environment designed to promote recovery. Strategy 3.5: Those with unstable housing will receive the necessary services to prevent loss of housing. This includes families who are doubled up that may lose their housing, those who are experiencing an immediate health care crisis that jeopardizes their housing, and those who have received eviction notices. Strategy 3.6: Develop a plan designed to address the current gap in affordable housing units available to homeless families and individuals. ~, i ~a®~~ ~: ~nce°eose Access ~® Services Strategy 4.1: Improve the network of homeless service providers to eliminate individuals t -~f from falling through the cracks. Strategy 4.2: Homeless people will be engaged and enrolled in the appropriate services. Strategy 4.3: Develop a system designed to decrease the length of time necessary for individuals to receive identification. ,' Strategy 4.4: Decrease the wait for Medicaid disability. Strategy 4.5: Improve Health Care/Dental Care. Strate 4.6: Im rove the ca aci of current roviders to serve as a oint-of-ent in- ~ gY P p tY P P ry~ cluding sufficient funding to support a facility that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. ~ i Strategy 4.7: Increase access to community resources (jobs, housing, services, and childcare) in order to develop a maximum 90-day length-of--stay strategy for homeless per- sons in shelters to facilitate their return to permanent housing. ~.. '. ~ ~~~i __ -increase Pulbli~ Pwrtcipation in ~ncling ii~melessness 1 Strategy 5.1: Identify specific strategies that eliminate NIMBYism (Not In My Back Yard) in Orange County. ~` j ! Strategy 5.2: Increase the number of volunteers directly working with homeless people. i ~~ Strategy 5.3: Increase positive media support. A ~ Strategy 5.4: Improve the PR presence of current providers within .Orange County. Strategy 5.5: Develop strategies that demonstrate °proven results" to the taxpayers of . ~ Orange County. Include specific values for the benefits associated with investing in mental °E health. t ......