Bay Area Community Services

What Bay Area Community Services does

Bay Area Community Services (BACS) is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation founded in 1953 that provides integrated behavioral health, housing, and supportive services across five California counties (Alameda, Contra Costa, Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo). The organization operates through three service pillars: Residential Services (24/7 crisis residential treatment, Housing Fast interim housing, and Recuperative Care), Intentional Care (Wellness Centers, CORE Wellness Centers, Community Wellness Response Team, CARE Court Supportive Services, Full Service Partnership, and Supported Employment), and Housing Solutions (Housing Resource Centers, Keep People Housed prevention program, and Project Reclamation). BACS owns and operates multiple housing properties totaling approximately 475 units across Camellia Village (42 units), REGIS Village (70 units), Delta Landing (172 units), Anna's House, Golden Bear Homes, Piedmont Place, and 142 Project Reclamation units.

The organization serves vulnerable populations including individuals experiencing homelessness, people with mental health and substance use disorders, justice-involved individuals, older adults, mothers and children, and transition-aged youth, reaching 22,887 people annually. Its business model relies on government contracts (Medi-Cal billing, MHSA, Prop 47, Homekey awards, county behavioral health contracts), private philanthropy (Tipping Point Community, Crankstart, Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health), and public-private partnerships with health plans. The 2026 Camellia Village partnership with Anthem Blue Cross represents a novel integration of Medi-Cal managed care financing with community-based housing operations. BACS employs 60+ social workers plus broader staff with lived experience, operates street outreach teams five days a week, and holds CARF accreditation. Leadership includes CEO Jamie Almanza, MBA, and Regional Vice President Harjit Singh Gill, who scaled the Sacramento region from 13 to 250 employees and was named 2026 Steinberg Institute Champion.

Name

Bay Area Community Services

Legal name

Bay Area Community Services

Website

https://bayareacs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bay Area Community Services is a California nonprofit founded in 1953 that delivers integrated behavioral health, housing, and supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness and mental health challenges across five California counties, operating 475+ housing units and serving nearly 23,000 people annually.

Ownership category

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Product category

Behavioral Health and Homelessness Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Temporary Shelters (624221), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC), Crisis Stabilization Units & Psychiatric Emergency Services (HLAFACAH)

Keywords

• Behavioral health services
• Permanent supportive housing
• Homelessness services
• Wellness centers
• Supported employment

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts and Grants: BACS receives significant funding through government contracts including Medi-Cal billing, Prop 47 re-entry funds, MHSA funding, Homekey awards, and various county behavioral health contracts. Most government grants pay on a reimbursement basis.
2. Donations and Philanthropy: Individual donations, corporate donations, donor advised funds, cryptocurrency donations, vehicle donations, and stock donations support BACS operations. Organizations like the Prabhakar family have donated essentials for over a decade.
3. Program Services Revenue: BACS generates revenue through supported employment services, wellness center programs, housing services, and behavioral health treatment programs billed through healthcare systems including Medi-Cal.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bay Area Community Services (BACS) is a nonprofit behavioral health and housing services organization that delivers 24/7 residential programs, community wellness centers, and permanent supportive housing across five California counties. Its offerings combine crisis residential treatment, supportive housing, behavioral health treatment, substance use services, supported employment, and re-entry programs to address homelessness and behavioral health needs.

Product overview

BACS is a nonprofit social services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of housing, behavioral health, and supportive services across California. The organization operates on a platform-plus-programs model with three core service pillars: Residential Services (24/7 crisis housing, Housing Fast, Recuperative Care), Intentional Care (Wellness Centers, CORE programs, Full Service Partnerships, Supported Employment, CARE Court), and Housing Solutions (Housing Resource Centers, Keep People Housed, Project Reclamation). These core services are supplemented by specialized programs including Circa60 for seniors, LIFT for reentry populations, and Restorative Justice programming. BACS also operates multiple housing properties including Camellia Village (42 units), Delta Landing (172 units), REGIS Village (70 units), and Anna's House for families, with a new Waypoint Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (83 beds) under development. The organization delivers services across five California counties (Alameda, Contra Costa, Sacramento, Solano, Yolo) through partnerships with healthcare plans, county behavioral health services, and state agencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camellia Village: 42-unit permanent affordable housing community in downtown Sacramento for Anthem Medi-Cal members experiencing homelessness.
• REGIS Village
• Anna's House
• Árbol
• Delta Landing
• Circa60
• CARE Court
• CORE Wellness Centers

Products and services

• Residential Services 24/7 residential programs across the Bay Area addressing mental health and housing crises, including Crisis Residential Treatment, Housing Fast, and Recuperative Care.
• Intentional Care Programs using a 'whatever it takes' approach to stabilize and empower participants, including Wellness Centers, CORE Wellness Centers, CARE Court Supportive Services, Full Service Partnership, and Supported Employment.
• Housing Solutions Programs committed to ending homelessness permanently, including Housing Resource Center (HRC), Keep People Housed (KPH), and Project Reclamation.
• Care Court Supportive Services CARE Act program connecting individuals with community-based treatment and providing up to 24 months of court-ordered treatment and support to prevent unnecessary crises, hospitalizations, and incarceration.
• Behavioral Health Bridge Housing (BHBH) Transitional housing program providing stability and behavioral health services while participants work toward permanent housing, located at REGIS Campus in Hayward and the Henry Robinson Center.
• Circa60 Full-service partnership program serving 100 older adults experiencing severe and long-lasting mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorders, medical frailties, and homelessness or housing insecurity.
• Keep People Housed (KPH) Homelessness prevention program that has helped 600+ households in Oakland alone remain housed, with 99% of people served staying out of homelessness.
• Camellia Village 42-unit permanent affordable housing community in downtown Sacramento created through motel conversion, with on-site supportive services for Anthem Medi-Cal members experiencing homelessness.
• Anna's House Safe haven in East Oakland for mothers and children overcoming trauma, designed to accommodate three suites with mothers and children.
• Delta Landing 172-unit supportive housing site in Pittsburg providing safe, stable housing with on-site case management, housing navigation, and wellness support.
• REGIS Village 70-unit permanent supportive housing campus in Hayward offering housing, healthcare, and support services, prioritizing those with the greatest need.
• Árbol Multi-service center in Sacramento delivering forensic Full Service Partnership (FSP) and outpatient services for justice-involved clients, funded by Sacramento County.
• Waypoint Mental Health Rehabilitation Center Planned 83-bed mental health facility in Hayward providing stabilization, connection, and long-term recovery support, funded by $32M state investment.
• Connections to Care (C2C) Housing location program for Prop-47 referred individuals providing community-based services throughout Yolo County.
• Contingency Management (CM) and Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) Evidence-based harm-reduction interventions for reducing substance use among community members experiencing other complexities, including mental health challenges, homelessness, and physical health conditions, piloted in Alameda County.
• Bridge Housing Subsidy Management (BHSM) Program helping people facing homelessness who are at serious health risk find safety and stability while transitioning into permanent housing through short-term rental subsidies, landlord mediation, and housing navigation.
• Community Wellness Response Team (CWRT) Team providing 'whatever it takes' support to community members experiencing a behavioral health crisis, dispatching two response staff to crisis locations in Sacramento.
• Restorative Justice Program Program for young adults aged 18-24 involved in Behavioral Court, featuring 8-week group sessions covering root cause analysis, re-integration, and accountability.
• BACS Housing Resource Centers New Housing Resource Centers across Alameda County providing services for preventing homelessness, finding housing resources, accessing Coordinated Entry, connecting to benefits, and navigating community services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 84% of participants who exited a BACS housing program moved into permanent housing - over 3,000 people
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Anthem Blue CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Anthem Blue Cross invested in Camellia Village project - converting a downtown Sacramento motel into 42 units of permanent affordable housing for Anthem Medi-Cal members experiencing homelessness. This is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between a private health plan and a community-based housing operator. BACS provides the operational model developed over decades serving people with complex needs.
• Faraji HousecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025BACS partnered with Faraji House, a 9-bed transitional home in East Oakland founded by Hilda Nguthu-Bell (BACS board member), providing safety and support to women overcoming domestic violence and homelessness. BACS helped bring Hilda's vision to life, providing funding for ADA upgrades, new furnishings, and operational support.
• California Department of Health Care ServicescoreOthersState agency leadership aligning to support housing as a health intervention. Director Michelle Baass attended Camellia Village ribbon cutting and connected the project to California's broader Medi-Cal mission.
• Sutter HealthminorOthersSponsor of BACS 70th anniversary celebration and ongoing supporter of BACS programs.
• Kaiser PermanenteminorOthersSponsor of BACS 70th anniversary celebration and ongoing supporter of BACS programs.
• Clubhouse InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBACS is part of a new initiative bringing Clubhouse International's community-driven model to Sacramento, complementing existing CORE Wellness Center services. The approach offers a unique way to support individuals in need.
• Options RecoveryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVital partner in substance use disorder support, crucial to BACS continuum of care.
• Kids Bike LaneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to provide refurbished bikes to BACS clients. 12 individuals received bikes through this partnership, providing freedom and independence for commuting and recreation.
• Panera BreadminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPanera's Day-End Dough-Nation program donated $24k worth of bread and baked goods last year, supporting staff and clients at wellness centers.
• BombasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated socks to BACS clients - grew from 3,500 pairs in 2019 to 150,000 pairs in 2023, helping more than 17,000 people per year experiencing housing insecurity.
• Turner ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollected household items and donated Home in a Baskets for individuals moving into housing. Employees have made multiple donation drives.
• The Just TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBACS CEO Jamie Almanza met with Ken Oliver, Chief Innovation Officer of The Just Trust, to explore partnership for justice-involved individuals and shared visions for freedom and community integration.
• Health Care Services Agency (HCSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Alameda County pilot to integrate substance use treatment services including harm reduction, medications for addiction treatment, and contingency management for people in interim housing.
• Healthcare for the HomelesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in integrating substance use treatment into transitional housing pilot in Alameda County.
• Cardea HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in integrating substance use treatment into transitional housing pilot in Alameda County.
• California Health Care Foundation (CHCF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated Partnerships for Action: California Health Care & Homelessness Learning Collaborative (P4A) initiative focused on improving care delivery for Californians experiencing homelessness. BACS is featured as innovative cross-sector partnership.
• Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in P4A learning collaborative created by CHCF, focused on improving health and housing outcomes for people experiencing homelessness.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

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Profiles6 records

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