City’s Family and Community Support Program reports 253 service requests in 2024; housing needs dominate demand

Mar 7, 2025

Derek Elder, Seaside's family and community support practitioner, told council the mobile crisis program recorded 253 service requests in 2024 (84 mobile crisis, 169 outreach/referrals) and that housing and basic‑needs issues were the largest single category of calls; he described partnerships, service gaps and county coordination efforts.

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Seaside, Calif. — Derek Elder, Seaside’s family and community support practitioner, delivered an annual update on March 6 showing sustained demand for mobile crisis response and community referrals and reporting that housing and basic‑needs issues comprised the largest share of requests in 2024.

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