North County Senior Homeless Program Celebrates 9 Years! BACS is pleased to celebrate the 9 year anniversary of BACS’ North County Senior Homeless Program (NCSHP). BACS opened NCSHP, a full service partnership program, in 2007 to fill a crucial need in the community: outreach, housing and financial support, mental health and case management, substance use, and primary care to individuals [Read More…]
BACS Connections May 2016
BACS Opens New Supported Independent Living Site in Oakland BACS is delighted to announce our new Supported Independent Living site in East Oakland! Our SIL sites provide stable and permanent housing, at very low cost, for individuals with complex needs. Each resident is paired with a care coordinator to help them attain independent living skills in [Read More…]
Helping People with Mental Health Challenges Get Jobs Increases their Health and Happiness
The Alameda County BHCS Vocational Program, in collaboration with Bay Area Community Services and other Community Organizations and supporters, recently hosted the Second Annual Northern California Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Learning Conference. The IPS Learning Conference goal was to raise awareness and interest around the IPS Evidenced Based Practice and how meaningful employment facilitates [Read More…]