CHCF Brief: Assisted Living as Housing Solution for Californians with Behavioral Health Needs
California Health Care Foundation published a new policy brief on April 17, 2026 outlining pathways to expand assisted living facility access for Californians with serious behavioral health needs. The brief offers a referral pathway for FQHC ECM programs and behavioral health integration teams navigating complex-care patient housing — especially relevant as the CalAIM 1115 waiver expires December 2026.
FQHCs running ECM with Complex Care Management and Housing Supports should map these resources to their care coordination workflows.
Key takeaways
- Pathway guide for FQHC ECM programs coordinating behavioral health patient housing referrals
- Timely as CalAIM 1115 waiver expires December 2026 — plan care coordination continuity now
Primary source
CHCFFQHC Talent. (2026, April 17). CHCF Brief: Assisted Living as Housing Solution for Californians with Behavioral Health Needs. Primary source: CHCF. Retrieved June 12, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/chcf-assisted-living-behavioral-health-april-2026
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