Homeless Response and Resources
The City of Claremont, like most California cities, has seen an increase in unhoused individuals over the past few years.
To address this crisis, the City is working with its community partners and regional agencies to increase access to mental health, homeless intervention services, and shelter. The City, in collaboration with its community partners, provides response, assistance, prevention, and mental health services. This community collaboration model provides the preliminary infrastructure necessary to implement a localized system of care which is responsive to the individual needs of the people who receive services and their families.
Community Navigator
Tri-City's Community Navigator program consists of highly trained staff who specialize in linkage and referral to local resources. This dedicated team helps individuals, families, and caregivers gain access to needed resources, including informal community support and formal services. Community Navigators identify and verify current available services to ensure community members are quickly connected to the support they need. Examples of resources include but are not limited to mental health services, substance abuse treatment and support, support groups, low-cost medical services, free to low-cost legal services, food banks, and clothing and hygiene products. Through the City's partnership with Tri-City Mental Health, the City has one dedicated Navigator to serve the City of Claremont. For Navigator assistance and resources, contact (888) 436-3246
Greater Los Angeles Homeless Counts
Since 2016, the Los Angeles Continuum of Care, overseen by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), has conducted the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Point-In-Time Count annually to gain a better understanding of homelessness across the County and to support applications for federal funding. HUD requires that all communities conduct a census of people experiencing homelessness every other year. Data from the Count is used to inform the funding and delivery of services and programs for people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles.
- 2018: 27 homeless
- 2019: 27 homeless
- 2020: 17 homeless
- 2021: Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count Cancelled Due to COVID-19
- 2022: 26 homeless
- 2023: 19 homeless
Claremont Homeless Services Plan 2018
The City Council adopted a comprehensive Homeless Services Plan on May 28, 2018. The Plan was developed through a collaborative effort between City staff, local and regional service providers, and community members. The document outlines a unified approach to combating homelessness in Claremont.
The program is a collaborative effort between the City Manager's Office, Human Services Department, Claremont Police Department, and Service Providers.
Tri City Mental Health
The City also partners with Tri City Mental Health to provide education and services for families and individuals affected by mental illness.