For Immediate Release
September 22, 2025 |
Contact
Miranda Canseco
Administrative Manager
Department of Behavioral Health
miranda.canseco@dbh.sbcounty.gov
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Behavioral Health seeks public input on Peer Housing Project
 Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Innovation Project titled Peer Housing Project
The San Bernardino County Behavioral Health invites community members to review and provide feedback on the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Innovation Project titled Peer Housing Project.
The Innovation component of MHSA aims to enhance the mental health care system by exploring and implementing new approaches. The Peer Housing Project is designed to increase access to mental health and substance use disorder services by developing a peer-run recovery housing model that is staffed and operated by certified peer support staff.
This model emphasizes peer support as an integral part of the recovery process, acknowledging the value of lived experience in mental health and substance use disorder recovery. DBH believes that empowering those who have successfully navigated similar challenges to assist others can significantly improve outcomes and foster a supportive community environment.
By providing a safe and stable living situation, the Peer Housing Project aims to reduce homelessness and improve the overall well-being of participants.
Feedback on the draft Peer Housing MHSA Innovation Project Plan is welcome. The plan and comment form are available at https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dbh/programs/mhsa/ during the public posting of this plan through October 21, 2025. Instructions for providing feedback: https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dbh/wp-content/uploads/sites/121/Peer-Housing-Project-Feedback-Instructions-English.pdf
Behavioral Health, through the MHSA, supports the Countywide Vision by providing behavioral health services and ensuring that residents have the necessary resources to promote wellness, recovery, and resilience within the community. Information on the Countywide Vision and on Behavioral Health can be found at www.sbcounty.gov.
About San Bernardino County: San Bernardino County is a diverse public service organization serving America’s largest county that for two consecutive years has led the nation in awards for innovation, efficiency, and outstanding public service. We are governed by an elected Board of Supervisors and dedicated to creating a community where nearly 2.2 million residents can prosper and achieve well-being in fulfillment of the Countywide Vision. It is comprised of 42 departments and agencies, which are staffed by more than 23,000 public service professionals who provide a wide range of vital services in the areas of public safety, health care, social services, economic and community development and revitalization, fiscal services, infrastructure, recreation and culture, and internal support. For more information, visit sbcounty.gov.
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