San Bernardino County held a ribbon cutting Monday for Phase II of the Highland Creek Housing & Wellness Campus in San Bernardino, the county said Oct. 29.
Highland Creek, formerly known as Pacific Village, serves people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. On-site services focus on older adults, people with disabilities and people with substance use challenges, groups the county said often face barriers to care and housing.
Phase II includes a 16‑bed Substance Use Disorder facility, a 32‑bed Recuperative Care Center for individuals recovering from hospitalization or illness, 58 permanent supportive housing units, community spaces, healing gardens, a dog run and outdoor gathering areas.
Ceremony attendees included Board of Supervisors Vice Chair and Fifth District Supervisor ; San Bernardino County Chief Executive Officer Luther Snoke; Assemblymember of the 45th District; Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Culture Seat Member Joseph "Joe" Maarango; San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran; San Bernardino County Assistant Executive Officer Trevor Leja; and California Department of Social Services Community Care Expansion Program Unit Manager Zion Smith.
"The expansion of Highland Creek is an investment in our community that will have a lasting impact for generations to come," Baca, Jr., said. "It will create opportunities, improve well‑being and help ensure that individuals and families have the support they need to thrive. I’m proud to be a part of making this project a reality. Ultimately, it’s about the people who come after us and the legacy we leave for them."
"I want to thank the Board of Supervisors for their leadership and support, as well as the county departments whose collaboration helped bring this campus to completion," Snoke said. "We’re also grateful to our federal and state partners, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, Inland Empire Health Plan and the service providers that contributed to this effort. This milestone belongs to everyone who helped bring the campus to life and to the residents who will be supported at this facility."
The campus is a joint project of the county departments of Behavioral Health, Aging and Adult Services, Community Development and Housing, and Project and Facilities Management, and it will also connect residents with job training and education. Highland Creek is a $75 million project supported by state grants, private contributions and American Rescue Plan Act funding, the county said.
Phase III is the next step in the campus's expansion, and the county said it will share details as the project progresses.
Local
Joe Baca, Jr.
Supervisor, Fifth District, San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors
Named 2 times in this story.
Portrait: San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
State
James C. Ramos
State Assembly Member · Democrat
Named once in this story.
Portrait: Official portrait
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