CalAIM Community Supports and housing services across California

SHORT-TERM RECOVERY

Short-term residential care for people with unstable housing who no longer need hospitalization but still need a safe place to heal. Services include housing, meals, monitoring, transportation coordination, and recovery support.

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CONTINUED RECOVERY

Housing for eligible members without a residence who have significant medical, behavioral health, or substance-use recovery needs after leaving an inpatient or residential setting. The benefit can support recovery for up to six months.

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WHOLE-PERSON COORDINATION

A dedicated Lead Care Manager coordinates medical, behavioral health, housing, benefits, and social-service needs for eligible Medi-Cal members with complex needs – wherever the member seeks care.

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FIND AND SECURE HOUSING

Housing assessment, document preparation, benefit advocacy, housing search, applications, voucher support, and landlord engagement for eligible members experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

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MAKE MOVE-IN POSSIBLE

Help coordinating eligible, authorized one-time move-in costs such as security deposits, utility setup fees, and approved health- and safety-related household items. First and last month’s rent are not included under current DHCS Housing Deposits guidance.

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KEEP HOUSING STABLE

Ongoing support after housing is secured, including landlord communication, recertification help, coaching, early intervention when tenancy is at risk, and connections to community resources.

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SKILLS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

Mentoring and practical coaching for eligible members who are experiencing, at risk of, or formerly experienced homelessness. Support can include transportation skills, cooking, cleaning, finances, communication, and community living.

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IMMEDIATE SAFE SETTING

A short-term, safe, supportive setting for eligible members who are publicly intoxicated to become sober, receive triage and basic support, and connect with appropriate health and substance-use services. Access is coordinated according to the member’s county, health plan, clinical appropriateness, and current program capacity.

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DIRECT HOUSING PATH

Furnished, all-inclusive housing for adults committed to a drug- and alcohol-free environment or seeking a stable long-term room. This direct housing path is separate from a Medi-Cal referral.

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Use the secure intake options on the Referrals page. Include the discharge summary and current medication list for recuperative care referrals.

Our intake team screens referrals in under two business hours and confirms clinical readiness, authorization, program fit, and bed availability.

We coordinate transport when applicable. The member arrives to a furnished home and program support begins.

• A furnished private or shared room
• Bed, linens, dresser, utilities, laundry, and Wi-Fi
• Nutritious meals; medically tailored meals where indicated
• A clean, drug- and alcohol-free environment
• House rules, professional oversight, and community support
• Care coordination, medication reminders, and appointment support when included in the program

Services and room arrangements vary by program, health plan authorization, county, and current availability. Our intake team will explain exactly what applies before placement.

Housing is the foundation. Care coordination and tenancy support help members build stability around it.

Enhanced Care Management (ECM) is a Medi-Cal benefit for eligible members with complex needs. Anchor’s care team connects the medical, behavioral health, housing, benefits, and social-service pieces of a member’s plan so they do not have to navigate each system alone.

ECM may include comprehensive assessment and care planning, coordination with providers and health plans, help attending appointments, connections to community resources, and support during transitions between hospitals, programs, and housing.

Housing support helps eligible members move from homelessness or unstable housing toward a lasting home. Depending on authorization, Anchor can help identify housing, complete applications, gather documents, coordinate deposits, prepare for move-in, communicate with landlords, and address problems that could put a tenancy at risk.

For members leaving recuperative care, this work can begin before discharge so the next step is planned rather than improvised.

Anchor’s managed-care network spans 20 California counties. Contracted coverage does not guarantee that every service or an open bed is available in every county; intake confirms current availability.

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Alameda, Amador, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Fresno, Imperial, Los Angeles, Napa, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, and Yolo.

For local referral guidance, see Recuperative Care in Los Angeles.

Contracted relationships include Anthem Blue Cross Partnership Plan, Contra Costa Health Plan, Kaiser Permanente through Independent Living Systems, L.A. Care Health Plan, Molina Healthcare of California, Partnership HealthPlan of California, and Health Plan of San Joaquin / Mountain Valley Health Plan.

Plan participation and service availability vary by county. Coverage information reviewed August 2026.