What it does
To transform the lives of those living with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and homelessness by supporting their independence, promoting their housing stability, and empowering them to make positive changes in their lives.
For more than four decades, tlcs, inc. (dba hope cooperative) has provided housing, mental health, and supportive services throughout sacramento county. Each year, the organization serves more than 10,000 individuals through a comprehensive network of programs focused on recovery, housing stability, and community inclusion. In addition to its core residential, case management, and outreach programs, hope cooperative operates crisis respite services, outpatient treatment and recovery programs, and other specialized initiatives that promote mental wellness and self-sufficiency across the community. The following represent the three largest program services, as measured by expenses. See sch. O for continuation.hope cooperative's residential programs experienced significant growth, providing housing and support to nearly 1,000 individuals experiencing homelessness, including those living with mental health challenges and substance use disorders. The programs include a range of housing options-temporary shelter, interim, transitional, and permanent housing-each supported by onsite services that promote stability and independence. These include life skills training, financial literacy, crisis intervention, tenancy support, and linkage to behavioral health, medical, legal, and employment resources. Residents also benefit from community integration activities and volunteer opportunities that foster recovery and empowerment. This expansion underscores hope cooperative's ongoing commitment to creating lasting housing solutions for sacramento's most vulnerable neighbors.
Hope cooperative's case management and full service partnership programs provide comprehensive, person-centered mental health and wraparound support to adults living with psychiatric disabilities and/or housing instability. These programs offer individualized services including benefit acquisition, crisis intervention, therapy, medication management, employment and housing assistance, and linkage to medical and legal resources. Participants also receive support to build independent living skills, social connection, and community engagement. In fy 2024-25, these programs served more than 2,600 individuals, helping participants achieve stability, wellness, and recovery through intensive, collaborative care.
The core programs serve as hope cooperative's community access point, providing outreach, engagement, and short-term support to adults experiencing homelessness or mental health crises. Core offers case management, housing navigation, and linkage to behavioral health and substance use treatment services. Staff work closely with the city of sacramento and other partners to connect individuals with shelter, healthcare, and recovery resources. The core center welcomes anyone seeking help and served thousands of individuals in fy 2024-25, offering immediate assistance and pathways to ongoing care. Through its integrated network of housing, treatment, and outreach programs, hope cooperative continues to advance its mission of transforming lives by supporting recovery, independence, and hope for individuals throughout sacramento county.