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36 <br /> Additionally, Chapel Hill is actively working to deconcentrate poverty within its public housing <br /> communities by promoting mixed-income housing opportunities, enhancing resident services, and <br /> implementing strategies that encourage economic mobility.These improvements will not only <br /> modernize and maintain public housing units but also create a more inclusive, sustainable, and <br /> equitable living environment for current and future residents. <br /> Discussion <br /> As emphasized throughout this plan,the demand for affordable housing in Orange County <br /> continues to outpace supply, leaving many low-income and extremely low-income households <br /> struggling to find stable housing. Despite this persistent need,the number of public housing units <br /> and Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs) in the county has seen only marginal growth over the past <br /> five years,failing to keep pace with rising housing costs and an increasing number of cost-burdened <br /> households.Additionally,federal relief funding, such as the American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA), is <br /> set to expire in 2026,further limiting financial resources available for affordable housing initiatives. <br /> MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services - 91 .410, 91 .210(c) <br /> Introduction <br /> The Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness(OCPEH) serves as the lead entity for Orange <br /> County's Continuum of Care (CoC), playing a pivotal role in coordinating efforts to prevent and <br /> combat homelessness across the county. OCPEH works collaboratively with local governments, <br /> service providers, and community organizations to develop and implement evidence-based <br /> strategies aimed at reducing homelessness and improving housing stability.A key function of <br /> OCPEH is its data collection and analysis efforts, which are essential for tracking progress and <br /> informing policy decisions.The organization conducts and analyzes data from the annual Point-in- <br /> Time (PIT)Count, a federally mandated survey that provides a snapshot of homelessness in the <br /> county.Additionally, OCPEH manages and evaluates data from the Homeless Management <br /> Information System (HMIS),which captures real-time information on individuals and families <br /> receiving homelessness services.These data sources allow OCPEH to monitor the effectiveness of <br /> funded projects, identify service gaps, and optimize resource allocation to ensure that housing <br /> assistance and support services are reaching those most in need. <br /> Describe mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to <br /> the extent those services are used to complement services targeted to people experiencing <br /> homelessness <br /> Orange County provides a comprehensive network of healthcare, behavioral health, and <br /> employment services to support residents, particularly those experiencing homelessness or <br /> financial hardship. Healthcare services are available through UNC Healthcare hospitals in Chapel <br /> Hill and Hillsborough, as well as Piedmont Health Services clinics, including an on-site clinic at IFC <br /> Community House for emergency shelter guests.The Orange County Health Department offers <br /> low-cost medical care,while the Formerly Incarcerated Transition (FIT) Program connects <br /> individuals with chronic illnesses and a history of incarceration to essential healthcare services. <br /> Behavioral health services are provided through UNC Healthcare, Freedom House Recovery Center, <br /> and Cardinal Innovations(Vaya Health LME/MCO), ensuring access to mental health counseling, <br /> 33 <br />