All people deserve
a nurturing home

The Supportive Housing Community Land Alliance (SHCLA) invests in nurturing housing for people with serious mental health challenges in vibrant neighborhoods in Alameda County. Our projects aim to democratize beauty.

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How we work

SHCLA is a community land trust that acquires homes in Alameda County and master leases them to adult residential facility operators; SHCLA also acquires homes in Alameda County and creates collectively owned cooperatives/condos for parents of adult children with mental health challenges; both of our models serve residents with serious mental health illnesses.

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Land is owned by the community.
SHCLA maintains ownership of the land and preserves its long-term availability as affordable permanent supportive housing.

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Community-based stewardship.
SHCLA ensures the homes remain affordable and available as permanent supportive housing. Services are provide by community partners.

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Resident-centered. SHCLA works with residents to create resident councils and provides opportunities to serve on our board and advisory committee.

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Where we work

SHCLA works in the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Alameda County where the need for affordable supportive housing continues to increase, significantly impacting low-income SMI residents in our communities.

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Alameda County

Alameda County is a racially and ethnically diverse community, yet we have failed to address stigma and opportunity for residents of our community with serious mental health challenges. Like many communities, we need therapeutic housing options for our most vulnerable residents living with mental health issues.

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“I want to live in a place that is welcoming to different groups of people.”

- resident of Alameda with lived experience