New program to help people off streets

José A. Álvarez County of San DiegoCommunications Office

On June 21, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors accepted the Project One for All implementation plan that will provide people who are homeless and have serious mental illness access to a coordinated range of services, including housing and health care.

Launched by Chairman Ron Roberts and Supervisor Greg Cox in February, Project One for All will increase outreach, housing and treatment services for individuals served by the program. According to the most recent estimates, there are about 1,250 people in San Diego County who are hom...