At this facility, thousands of Long Beach residents will be served each year with rehabilitation services and pathways to stable housing.
/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ –Today, Health Netone of California’s most experienced Medi-Cal managed care plans and a Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), announced an investment of 10 million dollars in Encompass Housing y National Health Care and Housing Advisors to support the expansion of the Long Beach Community Care Campus. The center is a comprehensive care complex designed to improve health outcomes and accelerate access to stable housing for people experiencing homelessness.
The $10 million investment includes:
- $5 million from Centene Foundation for large-scale modernization of the complex
- $5 million from Health Net to fund complex renovations and launch new CalAIM-aligned care programs, including a specific child and family recovery services program for Medi-Cal enrollees.
“This investment underscores our commitment to strengthening the link between health care and housing, as stability is critical to health,” said Dorothy M. Seleski, president of Medi-Cal Plan at Health Net. “Together with National Health Care and Housing Advisors and Encompass Housing, we are promoting a community model that not only adapts to individual needs, but also expands access to family-centered CalAIM and recovery services to help Long Beach individuals and families. to obtain long-term stability.
Health Net’s $5 million investment will fund essential improvements to the complex with compliance measures needed to launch new services at the Community Care Campus. This includes the demolition and remodeling of approximately 5,000 square feet of the complex to improve the recovery services program for children and families. Other improvements include upgrades to electrical, elevators, fire safety and accessibility, much needed for CalAIM programs and emergency medical services.
“In Long Beach, we know that housing and health go hand-in-hand, which is why we are committed to providing thoughtful, community-centered solutions that bring health care, housing and supportive services together,” said Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson. “The expansion of the Community Care Campus strengthens our ability to reach people wherever they are, as well as facilitate access to the care and stability that residents need to thrive.”
The Community Care Campus will be funded by reimbursements from Medi-Cal and Medicare managed care plans, hospital systems, and contracts with Los Angeles County agencies, including the Department of Public Health and the Department of Mental Health. This blended financing model ensures the provision of community services and continuity of care throughout the year.
When fully operational, the expanded campus is expected to serve thousands of people each year through timely medical care, rehabilitative services and coordinated support so individuals and families can get help sooner, stay healthier and avoid crisis situations.
“The investment in the Long Beach Community Care Campus underscores our commitment to providing real solutions to our homeless neighbors,” said Senator Lena González (D-Long Beach). “This project will help ensure that all members of our community can access the care, support and pathways to stable housing they deserve.”
Encompass Housing will continue to track outcomes related to housing stability, health equity, and use of health care services through semi-annual reporting and continuous quality improvement to ensure accountability and continuous learning.
“This transformative grant allows us to expand and modernize the Community Care Campus, ensuring we can provide comprehensive healthcare, mental health and housing services to thousands of homeless people,” said Deby Wolford, CEO of Encompass Housing. “Our collaboration with Health Net and Centene Foundation is helping to create a sustainable, community-based model that improves people’s lives and makes Long Beach a healthier, more stable place for everyone.”
“The Community Care Campus reflects what is possible when health care and housing are consciously combined to serve people with complex needs,” said Paul Leon, CEO of National Healthcare and Housing Advisors. “We are developing a model that integrates clinical care with stable housing solutions to help people recover and move forward with greater stability and support.”
The refurbishment will be carried out in phases to ensure that current programs are not disrupted. Design and planning began in May 2025 and work is expected to be completed in September 2027. Improvements will include adaptations to optimize accessibility, maintenance of elevators, modernization of mechanical and electrical systems, improvement of technological infrastructure and strengthening security measures throughout the complex.
Between 2020 and 2025, Health Net provided more than $247 million in funding to community organizations.
To learn more about Health Net’s local commitments, visit www.bridgingthedivideca.com.
AboutHealthNet
Health Net, LLC (“Health Net”), a Centene Corporation company, founded in California more than 45 years ago, believes that everyone deserves a safety net for their health, regardless of age, income, employment status or current health status. Today, we provide health plans to individuals, families, businesses of all sizes, and those who qualify for Medi-Cal or Medicare. With more than 118,000 providers in our network, Health Net serves more than three million members statewide. Additionally, we offer access to substance abuse programs, behavioral health services, and managed care products to access prescription medications. We provide access to these health plans and services through Health Net and its affiliates: Health Net of California, Inc., Health Net Life Insurance Company and Health Net Community Solutions, Inc. These entities are wholly owned subsidiaries of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare company committed to transforming health in the communities we serve, one person at a time. Health Net and Centene Corporation employ more than 5,700 people in California, working in one of the Talent Center’s five regional offices. For more information, visit www.HealthNet.com.
AboutHundredsFoundation
The Centene Foundation (the “Foundation”), a private nonprofit organization focused on investing in economically distressed communities, is the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) (“Centene”). The Foundation supports projects and initiatives strategically aligned with Centene’s mission-driven culture and enhances the work Centene Corporation does to remove barriers to the well-being of low-income and underserved populations. The foundation is committed to addressing social factors that influence health and improving health equity in three distinct areas: access to health care, social services, and education. For more information, visit the website from Centene Foundation.
Acerca de Encompass Housing
Encompass Housing is a Southern California-based nonprofit organization that provides temporary housing, recovery and supportive housing services to people experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Through housing counseling, case management, and coordination of health care services and community resources, Encompass Housing helps people recover, stabilize, and transition to permanent housing. In collaboration with healthcare organizations, government agencies, and community actors, the organization promotes integrated solutions that improve health outcomes and promote long-term housing stability. For more information, visit us at Encompass Housing.
Acerca de National Healthcare and Housing Advisors
National Healthcare and Housing Advisors (NHHA) is a for-profit limited liability company, founded after more than two decades of working with some of the most complex and vulnerable communities. NHHA has a proven track record of providing equitable, community-centered housing and healthcare management and consulting services that support the work of nonprofit organizations, health plans, and public agencies. Additionally, NHHA’s work includes implementing direct care programs for historically underserved segments of the population, such as the homeless, seniors and people with judicial matters, Medicaid and Medi-Cal enrollees, and those with complex medical, behavioral health and social needs, such as serious mental illness (SMI) and substance use disorders (SUD). NHHA develops and implements Community Care Campus models in California and other states. These models consist of health care and support services in a single coordinated system that promotes comprehensive, scalable solutions that improve health outcomes and accelerate the path to housing stability. For more information, visit us at NHHA.
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