Join us for a public advisory committee meeting on the Berkeley CareBridge program. We’ll go over updates, share community feedback, and guide the post-arrest diversion and reentry initiative.
Residents and partners can attend a public meeting to hear updates and help guide a City program that supports people instead of sending them back to jail. Attend the meeting to learn how the program works and to share feedback that can shape next steps.
The Berkeley CareBridge Local Advisory Committee meets every three months. They review progress, discuss data, and gather community input. This committee ensures the program meets community needs with transparency and accountability.
Berkeley CareBridge uses Proposition 47 funds to assist those arrested for minor, nonviolent offenses. It also helps people who need housing, mental health care, or treatment for substance use. The program provides short-term transitional housing and support services. These help people stabilize after an arrest. This way, they can avoid future involvement with the justice system.
At this meeting, participants can:
- Hear updates on program operations and outcomes.
- Ask questions and share community perspectives.
- Offer recommendations to improve services and coordination.
- Review quarterly data.
- Engage with City staff and Options Recovery Services, the program operator.
The advisory committee is made up of community members with lived experience, service providers, and City staff. They support community oversight and align the program with Berkeley’s Care First, Jails Last approach.