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Street Outreach Network

Street outreach is often the City’s first step in helping people experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Outreach teams go directly to where people are, such as sidewalks, parks, the beach, and areas near freeways. They work to build trust, understand needs, and connect people with shelter, services, and housing.

The City has several dedicated outreach teams that travel throughout Long Beach to offer support and meet basic needs. Every month, they respond to community requests and make hundreds of proactive contacts with people in need. 

• Mobile Access Center

  
  Can’t make it to the MSC? We can bring our services to you with the Mobile Access Center (MAC)! This “MSC on wheels” can offer many of the services the MSC offers, and it travels throughout the City.

  • Watch a video overview of the MAC (English/Spanish)
  • Hear from a MAC client
  • Meet Lucy, who used to be homeless and now helps others as an outreach worker with the MAC

  MAC Schedule

  Mondays	9 a.m. - noon	Willow St. Metro Station (200 E 27th St). At E 27th St. turnaround, near shopping center and parking structure.
  Tuesdays	9 a.m - noon	East Village, Christian Outreach in Action (515 E. 3rd St.), parked on Linden Ave. (10 a.m. to noon) Billie Jean King Main Library (200 W. Broadway), Ocean Boulevard side of the library.
  	1:30 - 4 p.m.	Houghton Park (6301 Myrtle Ave.), Atlantic Avenue side of park.  Atlantic Plaza (5166 Atlantic Ave.)
  Wednesdays	9 a.m. - noon	Chittick Field (1900 Walnut Ave.) In parking lot near restrooms.   MacArthur Park (1321 E Anaheim St.). On the west side of the park located on Warren Ave.
  	1:30 - 4 p.m.	6th Street & Long Beach Boulevard, on 6th St. between Long Beach Blvd. & Elm Ave. Heartwell Park (4055 N Bellflower Blvd) In the parking lot of BACH Neighborhood Library.
  Thursdays	9 a.m. - noon	Seaside Park (1401 Chestnut Ave.)  Cherry & Market St., parked facing Superior Grocery.
  Fridays	9 a.m. - noon	Alamitos Beach Parking Lot near the south end of the parking lot of Shoreline Dr. and Beach Access Rd.

   

• REACH Team

  

  Outreach is a key part of how we respond to homelessness. It helps us build trust by meeting people where they are.

  The City has outreach teams that travel across Long offer services and basic needs. We also have three special REACH teams (Restorative Engagement to Achieve Collective Health) made up of a:

  • Mental health clinician
  • Public health nurse
  • Outreach worker

  These teams help people with serious mental and physical health needs and connect them to long-term care and support.

  Learn more about the REACH team

• Library Outreach

  
  

  Need Help? Our Health Educators Are Here for You

  As part of the Homeless Services Bureau, our Health Educators help people experiencing homelessness connect to important services and support.

  We can assist with:

  • Case management
  • Getting vital records (like birth certificates or IDs)
  • Mental health services
  • Mail support
  • Housing referrals
  • And more

  For help, visit one of the participating Long Beach Public Libraries today!

   

  Billie Jean King Library 200 W. Broadway (map)	Outreach Hours Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 1st Floor - Community Living Room (Tuesdays & Fridays) 2nd Floor - Study Room D (Wednesdays & Thursdays)
  Mark Twain Library 1401 E. Anaheim St. (map)	Outreach Hours Tuesday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Study Room
  Michelle Obama Library 5870 Atlantic Ave. (map)	Outreach Hours Monday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Quiet Room B

  Hours of operation may vary and are subject to change or cancellation. The MSC is also available for further assistance.
  
  Download the printable Library Outreach flyer.