Homeless Outreach Program Integrated Care System

Homeless Outreach Program Integrated Care System Primary Health | Behavioral Health | Homeless Services

09/08/2026

Back from the 3-day weekend. Time to lock back in, get moving, and start the week strong. Tuesday, let’s get to it.

06/17/2026

For Tamara Gabel, access to healthcare through Avalon LA meant more than appointments. It meant having someone who listened, cared, and helped her take control of her health and future.

With the support of HOPICS and Avalon LA, she found the resources and encouragement to keep moving forward, proving that the right care at the right time can change a life.

Every person deserves access to quality healthcare, compassion, and the opportunity to thrive.

06/11/2026

Healing goes beyond housing.

While staying at HOPICS, Tamara Gabel connected with healthcare services through Avalon LA, giving her the support she needed to prioritize her health and take the next step toward stability. Her journey is a reminder that when housing and healthcare come together, lives can change.

Stay tuned later this week for Part 2 of Tamara’s story.

04/09/2026

Staff Stories: Efrain Palma

Efrain Palma is a CENS Supervisor at HOPICS, leading outreach efforts and supporting his team in connecting individuals experiencing homelessness to critical resources.

For Efrain, it’s about showing up, building trust, and making sure no one gets overlooked. Through CENS, that connection to care starts on the front lines.

03/25/2026

HOPICS Staff Stories: Peter Abdelmalak

Peter shares his why and the personal journey that led him to this work. Through lived experience, resilience, and faith, he found purpose in showing up for others during some of their most difficult moments. His story reflects compassion, growth, and the power of second chances.

At HOPICS, our staff bring more than their roles. They bring their stories, their heart, and a commitment to walking alongside every client with dignity and care.

Advisory:
This video includes discussions of sensitive topics such as trauma, substance use, mental health, and gun violence. Viewer discretion is advised. We honor the courage it takes for our staff to share their real and lived experiences.

03/12/2026

Meet Peter Abdelmalak, SAPC Housing Navigator at HOPICS. Peter works with clients to help them access housing resources, navigate services, and move toward stability. His work is rooted in compassion, advocacy, and supporting individuals as they rebuild their lives.

03/06/2026

Hector continues his staff story by sharing the final chapter of his work with Mr. Robles. Through persistence, compassion, and dedication, Hector was able to help reconnect Mr. Robles with his family.

For Hector, this moment reflects why he does this work. Supporting clients goes beyond checking boxes. It means showing up, building trust, and doing whatever it takes to help someone move forward. Hector shares that he will always go above and beyond to get the job done and support the people we serve.

Stories like this remind us that connection, commitment, and care can truly change lives.

02/27/2026

In this continuation, Hector Carranza shares how he located Mr. Robles’ brother and began the process of reconnecting him with his family in Mexico. From making the initial call to personally accompanying Mr. Robles to the Mexican Embassy, Hector explains the mindset, persistence, and compassion that guide his work.

This is what client advocacy looks like in action. At HOPICS, we do more than provide services. We help rebuild connections, restore dignity, and walk alongside our clients every step of the way.

Watch to see how determination and heart can open the door to hope and reunification.

02/21/2026

In this continuation, Hector shares how consistent outreach, patience, and genuine human connection helped change the trajectory of Mr. Robles’ life. What began as a simple interaction grew into trust, advocacy, and real support for a blind individual experiencing homelessness.
This is what outreach looks like. It is not just services. It is relationships. It is dignity. It is showing up even when progress feels slow.
At HOPICS, we believe every person deserves to be seen, heard, and supported with compassion and persistence.
Watch until the end and see how small moments can lead to lasting impact.
Come back and reflect with us.

02/20/2026

Hector Carranza, Lead Outreach Case Manager at HOPICS, shares a powerful real life success story about Mr. Robles, a blind individual experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles.

Through consistent street outreach, advocacy, and compassionate case management, Hector was able to help navigate critical resources and housing support for a client many might have overlooked.

This story is a reminder that homelessness does not define someone’s potential and that outreach work changes lives every day across SPA 6 and surrounding communities.

Watch Part 1 to hear how this unbelievable journey began and come back for Part 2 to see how the story unfolds.

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5715 S Broadway
Los Angeles, CA
90037

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+13239480444

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