LTA gives vehicles to homeless coalition, behavioral health
department
The San Benito County Local Transportation Authority recently
donated two surplus vans, one to the Homeless Coalition of San
Benito County and the other to San Benito County Behavioral Health
Department.
The Homeless Coalition will use the 12-passenger van to take
clients to and from the homeless shelter, medical services, veteran
services, job training and placement services, mental health
services, and drug/alcohol counseling. The Homeless Coalition was
formed to provide housing and essential services for the homeless
population of San Benito County.
LTA gives vehicles to homeless coalition, behavioral health department
The San Benito County Local Transportation Authority recently donated two surplus vans, one to the Homeless Coalition of San Benito County and the other to San Benito County Behavioral Health Department.
The Homeless Coalition will use the 12-passenger van to take clients to and from the homeless shelter, medical services, veteran services, job training and placement services, mental health services, and drug/alcohol counseling. The Homeless Coalition was formed to provide housing and essential services for the homeless population of San Benito County.
“The Homeless Coalition appreciates the donation of the van for the essential services we provide to our clients,” said Cindy Parr, executive director of the Homeless Coalition. “The donation couldn’t come at a better time. The homeless shelter opens on Nov. 1 and services are provided seven days a week until March 31.”
The San Benito County Behavioral Health Department will use the second vehicle to take clients from home to the department’s clinic and the Esperanza drop-in center. The van will also be used to take clients on organized outings. The Behavioral Health Department provides mental health and substance abuse services and care that is tailored to meet the needs of each individual.
“Many of our clients are in very challenging financial situations and having access to transportation resources is vital to their ability to access services and opportunities that can influence the quality of their lives” said Alan Yamamoto, director of the San Benito County Behavioral Health Department.
