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6.0. - Page 95 of 179 responsible independent living. This group is often in need of affordable housing linked age-appropriate services to help them transition more effectively. DV Victims/Survivors. The need for services for those who are victims of domestic and family violence often includes safe houses, shelters, transitional housing, and even permanent housing linked with counseling services, access to legal services, and education about legal rights. Parolees/Ex-Offenders. Most people convicted of low-level, non-violent offenses will be directed to the county judicial and correctional system to handle. In addition to building a new County jail, the County has been supportive of after -release programs that offer service -enriched transitional housing for men and women that lack other support networks. These programs help to reduce recidivism and the incidence of homelessness among this population group. Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions receive appropriate supportive housing In 2004 California voters passed Proposition 63, the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), designed to expand and transform California's county mental health service systems. The MHSA is funded by imposing an additional one percent tax on individual taxable income in excess of one million dollars. In becoming law in January 2005, the MHSA attempts to provide better coordinated and more comprehensive care to those with serious mental illness, particularly in underserved populations. Consistent with MHSA, the County has developed a proactive approach to treat persons with mental and physical health conditions. San Mateo County Health System Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (BHRS) is dedicated to promoting wellness, resilience, and recovery so that all San Mateo County residents can live fully as contributing and successful individuals and members of their families and communities. As part of this commitment, BHRS is dedicated not only to treating and serving those in need, but also to reducing the number of people who may need services in the first place. The County is focusing efforts both on prevention as well as early intervention and treatment for individuals with co- occurring mental health and alcohol and other drug disorders. In San Mateo County, the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division of the Health Department has initiated collaboration with the Department of Housing to plan and carry out the MHSA Housing Program in San Mateo County. Implementation of the program will also be carefully coordinated with the County Human Services Agency, which is leading the County's efforts to end homelessness through its 10 Year Plan, entitled HOPE (Housing Our People Effectively). In the development of any supportive housing subsidized with MHSA development and operating funds, providers must incorporate linking the housing to a service model with the following strategies: a) Enhance Place: Enhance the places people live, work, play, go to school, worship, and socialize to support emotional and psychological health, reduce substance abuse, and decrease exposure to violence. Consolidated Plan REDWOOD CITY 89 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 451