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“So when we see folks who are frequently engaged with these systems, it’s a sign to us that they might need more support in the community, and so we overall are hoping to improve health and quality of life outcomes for these folks,” Montoya said.

Since the program’s December 2020 launch, e Care Compact has enrolled 68 clients and helped many of them resolve housing challenges.

Montoya’s comments came as part of the March meeting of the committee that leads the Douglas County Homeless Initiative, the county’s e ort to partner with the faith community and nonpro ts to address homelessness. Signs of success from Montoya’s program come as Douglas County has also seen the emergence of two other programs that also work to address homelessness in the county.

Serving complex needs e Care Compact, Montoya’s program, interacts with people in need — often those who have interfaced with the criminal justice system, health care and other crisis services — and connects them with hous-