Mendocino County Homeless services
Continuum Of Care 

What is the Purpose of a CoC?

CoCs are charged with promoting and implementing evidence-based, best, promising, and emerging practices for preventing and ending homelessness.

The purpose of the CoC is to provide a coordinated and strategic approach to the planning and management of a range of resources to address the needs of families and individuals at risk of homelessness and those who are currently experiencing homelessness in a specific area or jurisdiction.

CoCs are authorized by Federal Statute, which also establishes the CoC Program, designed to promote communitywide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness by providing funding for efforts by nonprofit providers and State and local governments and promoting access to and effect utilization of mainstream programs by individuals and families at-risk of and experiencing homelessness.

Do you want a voice in how homelessness is addressed in Mendocino County?

If so, please consider joining us and help make a difference in the lives of our neighbors experiencing homelessness

Watch the video on the left to learn more about how the CoC operates in Mendocino County & what it means to be a member. Contact Veronica Wilson at (707)468-7071 or wilsonv@mendocinocounty.gov with any questions or for additional information.

MCHSCoC MEMBERSHIP Application

Membership Applications to join MCHSCoC should be completed and returned to:

Mendocino County Department of Social Services

Attn: Housing Coordination Unit

PO Box 839, Ukiah, CA 95482

Membership questions can be directed to hometeam@mendocinocounty.gov

mchscoc documents

Governance Charter

Updated April 15, 2024

Purpose statement

2018-2019

committee summary

Updated June 26, 2024

 

strategic plan to address homelessness
in Mendocino county

 
 

Adopted April 27, 2020

Revised November 29, 2022

 

MCHSCoC Written standards

 

rapid rehousing
written standards

Common policy framework for Rapid Rehousing Projects in Mendocino County to be used as an outline for local agency policies and procedures (revised Mar 17, 2025)

Permanent supportive housing
written standards

Common policy framework for Permanent Supportive Housing Projects in Mendocino County to be used as an outline for local agency policies and procedures

 
 

Emergency Shelter
Written Standards

Common policy framework for Emergency Shelters in Mendocino County to be used as an outline for local agency policies and procedures

Emergency solutions Grant
Policy Manual

Policy and Procedural Manual that outlines eligibility requirements, types of assistance, and project operation guidelines for all Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) recipients in Mendocino County.