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26 <br /> Slide #15 <br /> Otherpandemic responses created <br /> challenges <br /> -Decreased in-person services <br /> -Coordination and collaboration had to <br /> happen in different ways and with <br /> different people <br /> Gaps exacerbated <br /> End HomeTZ— <br /> Slide #16 <br /> Orange County has significant gaps in the <br /> homeless service system. <br /> 14 current yaps <br /> •Housing:Rapid Re-housing,Permanent Supportive <br /> Housing,Youth housing,Landlord Incentive Program, <br /> Housing Locator,Household goods <br /> •Services—Temporary Housing:Accessible housing- <br /> focused shelter,Medical respite,Bridge housing <br /> Services—Connections:Housing Helpline,Sober Center, <br /> Integrated service center <br /> Services—Dignity:24-hour bathroom access,Memorial <br /> service fundin <br /> g —. 1l raa�shyp 6 <br /> End HwnHeaneu <br /> Slide #17 <br /> Please let me know if I can present to your <br /> group,or provide further info <br /> Rachel Waltz <br /> rwa Itz@ora ngecou ntyncgov <br /> (919)245-2495 <br /> y iaii sh1P <br /> Commissioner Fowler asked if the percentage of people with mental health conditions, <br /> substance abuse, or intellectual/developmental disabilities experiencing homelessness is <br /> known. <br /> Rachel Waltz said HUD collects data on these items, but Orange County does not <br /> require people to answer these questions. <br /> Corey Root said the information is collected and more can be provided. She said this <br /> information is not always the best because it is based on how people identify versus clinical <br /> diagnoses. She said these should not be considered firm statistics. <br /> Commissioner Fowler said it could be helpful in informing the gaps analysis. <br />