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Home My WebLink AboutItem 4b. Point in Time (PIT) Count Update PresentationHOMELESS SERVICES DIVISION 2024 PIT COUNT UPDATE June 18, 2024 Presenter Name Kari Howell, MEd HMIS Program Manager Department of Social Services Contact Information Email: khowell@co.slo.ca.us Website: https://www.slocounty.gov/PIT-Count 2024 PIT Count Update 2 Agenda •Countywide Summary •Acknowledgements •Methodology •Key Takeaways PIT Count Summary: •Age, race and ethnicity, gender •Survey Responses •City of San Luis Obispo Snapshot 2024 PIT Count Update 3 Countywide Summary •On January 22, 2024, there were 1,175 individuals identified experiencing homelessness in San Luis Obispo County. •There were 800 individuals counted as experiencing unsheltered homelessness, of which 513 were surveyed and 287 were counted via observation. •Data from the 2024 PIT Count reflects a 19% decrease in county- wide homelessness for a point-in-time. In 2022, there were 1,448 total persons identified as experiencing homelessness in San Luis Obispo County on February 23, 2022. 2024 PIT Count Update 4 Acknowledgements The overall picture of homelessness in any community is informed by both the information learned during a PIT count and a balanced review of data contained within the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). San Luis Obispo County’s Continuum of Care migrated to a new HMIS database on March 4, 2024. 2024 PIT Count Update 5 Acknowledgements •Thank you to the 250+ volunteers, including service providers, organizations, government staff, and community members whose dedication led to the success of the initiative. •We acknowledge people currently and formerly experiencing homelessness who entrusted us with their stories and for whom we do this work. 2024 PIT Count Update 6 Methodology •Point-in-Time is a snapshot of homelessness in San Luis Obispo County on January 22, 2024. •Unsheltered Count via “Complete Census”: Volunteer-led surveys. •Sheltered Count: HMIS participating and non-HMIS participating aggregates. 333 513 1156 800 2022 2024 Methodology Change: Sample Survey to Complete Census Total Unsheltered Population Surveys Adminstered 2024 PIT Count Update 7 •Capacity in Emergency Shelters increased on the night on the PIT Count. •50% of unsheltered population are between 35 and 54 years old. •97% of unsheltered population are “Adult-only” households. •30% of total population experiencing homelessness identified as chronically homeless. 2024 PIT Count Update 8 Key Takeaways PIT Count Summary 9 Sheltered and Unsheltered Population 2024 PIT Count Update 10 392 345 311 292 375 1123 780 1172 1156 800 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 2015 2017 2019 2022 2024 Sheltered Population Unsheltered Population PIT Count Totals by Project Type 2024 PIT Count Update 12 337 260 290 258 337 55 43 21 34 38 1123 822 1172 1156 800 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 2015 2017 2019 2022 2024 Unsheltered Homelessness Transtional Housing (TH)Emergency Shelter (ES) Age Breakdown 2024 PIT Count Update 14 Sheltered Homelessness Unsheltered Homelessness Under 18; 20% Age 18-24; 7% Age 25-34; 12% Age 35-44; 19% Age 45-54; 17% Age 55-64; 17% Age 65+; 8% Under 18 Age 18-24 Age 25-34 Age 35-44 Age 45-54 Age 55-64 Age 65+ Under 18; 2% Age 18-24; 2% Age 25-34; 16% Age 35-44; 25% Age 45-54; 24% Age 55 - 64; 22% Age 65+; 9% Under 18 Age 18-24 Age 25-34 Age 35-44 Age 45-54 Age 55 - 64 Age 65+ Gender Identity Breakdown 2024 PIT Count Update 15 Sheltered Homelessness Unsheltered Homelessness Women; 195 Men; 177 Transgender; 1 Non-conforming; 1 Cultural identity; 1 Women Men Transgender Non-conforming Cultural identity Women; 229 Men; 563 Transgender; 3 Non-conforming; 3 Cultural Identity; 2 Women Men Transgender Non-conforming Cultural Identity Race and Ethnicity Breakdown 2024 PIT Count Update 16 Total Population experiencing Homelessness 31 9 6 1 56 3 210 2 2 9 665 107 12 62 American Indian, Alaska Native, or… American Indian, Alaska Native, or… Asian or Asian American Asian or Asian American &… Black, African American, or African Black, African American, or African &… Hispanic/Latina/e/o Middle Eastern or North African Middle Eastern or North African &… Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander White White & Hispanic/Latine Multiracial & Hispanic/Latine Multiracial (not Hispanic/Latine) Youth and Veteran Breakout 2024 PIT Count Update 17 Total Population experiencing Homelessness 2 10 4 1 7 0 47 9 2 Veteran Status Youth Age 18-24 Parenting Youth Age 18-24 Unsheltered Homelessness Transitional Housing Emergency Shelter Length of Residence in SLO County 2024 PIT Count Update 18 On the night of January 22, 2024 16 8 15 66 375 16 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 Less than 1 month 1 month or more, but less than 90 days 90 days or more, but less than one year 1 - 5 years More than 5 years Doesn't know Length of Time Experiencing Homelessness 2024 PIT Count Update 19 On the night of January 22, 2024 67 14 15 237 175 0 50 100 150 200 0-3 months 3-6 months 6 months - 1 year 1 - 5 years More than 5 years Sleeping Accommodation 2024 PIT Count Update 20 On the night of January 22, 2024 City of San Luis Obispo on the night of January 22, 2o24 City of San Luis Obispo PIT Count 21 Sheltered and Unsheltered Population 2024 PIT Count Update 22 202 310 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 City of San Luis Obispo Sheltered Population Unsheltered Population 375 800 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 San Luis Obispo County Sheltered Population Sleeping Accommodation 2024 PIT Count Update 23 On the night of January 22, 2024 22; 15% 7; 5% 7; 5% 41; 29% 64; 44% 3; 2% Outdoor Encampment Under a bridge/Overpass In a Park On the Street Vehicle Walking around Summary 2024 PIT Count Update 24 Barriers to Housing 2024 PIT Count Update 25 Total Population experiencing Homelessness 456; 37% 129; 10% 44; 4% 168; 14% 211; 17% 15; 1% 93; 8% 114; 9% Affordable Housing Physical Disability Medical Issues Psychiatric Disability Loss of Employment Domestic Violence Substance Use Other What have we learned? PIT Count data shows a reduction in homelessness in San Luis Obispo County based on data captured on a single night. Increasing sheltered inventory alongside decreasing unsheltered homelessness countywide is an encouraging trend reflecting a growing system of care. A complete analysis of homelessness in any community won’t come from one initiative alone, but PIT Count data is promising as the County continues to expand service provision, community partnerships, and, importantly, pathways to housing. 2024 PIT Count Update 26 Questions? 2024 PIT Count Update 27