South County Renewal Living is in development — planned launch January 1, 2027. Learn about future partnerships and our current wait list→
South County Renewal Living
Recuperative Care / Medical Respite • Transitional Housing
Rest. Recover. Renew.
A supportive bridge between healthcare and a more stable next step. South County Renewal Living is being developed as a small, home-like residence in Gilroy for adults transitioning from hospitals and other healthcare settings.
Community Health Worker Services
Keep Your Coverage • Navigate Care • One Worker, Start to Finish
AVAILABLE NOW
Medi-Cal is changing in 2027, and you should not have to figure it out alone. Our bilingual Community Health Workers are here to guide you: we read the letters with you, explain what they mean, fill out the forms together, find doctors who accept your coverage, and get you to your appointments. One person who knows your name and your story, from your first call until you are steady.
Free, in English and Spanish, wherever you are.
What Is Changing in 2027
Six-month renewals: many adults on Medi-Cal will renew every six months instead of once a year.
Work and community engagement reporting: starting January 1, 2027, many adults ages 19 to 64 will need to show 80 hours a month of work, school, volunteering or a work program, or qualify for an exemption, to keep Medi-Cal.
Move to fee-for-service: on January 1, 2027, members with unsatisfactory immigration status move from their health plan to fee-for-service Medi-Cal. Their coverage continues, but they need doctors and pharmacies that accept fee-for-service, and the health plan's care management ends.
If any of this feels confusing or worrying, that is exactly why we are here. Your CHW will check what applies to you, mark every deadline, and walk through each step with you before anything is due.
Two Ways We Help
Coverage Help — short-term, focused support for one task: a renewal packet, reporting hours, an exemption, a lost Benefits Identification Card, or finding a fee-for-service doctor after January 1.
Full CHW Support — ongoing support from one dedicated CHW for members with complex needs: chronic conditions, behavioral health or substance use needs, a recent hospital stay, or housing instability. Your CHW stays with you from first contact to lasting stability, with a named backup who knows your plan.
What to Expect: Getting Started With Us
Reach out. Call, text, email, walk in, or ask your doctor, clinic or caseworker to refer you. A real person answers, in English or Spanish.
Meet your CHW. You are matched with one Community Health Worker who will be your guide.
Look at your coverage together. Your CHW reviews your Medi-Cal status, upcoming renewals and anything at risk.
Make a plan that fits your life. Together you decide what matters most.
We stay with you. Your CHW follows through until you are covered, cared for and confident.
What is a CHW & Why do I need one?
Keeps your Medi-Cal active: renewals, address and income changes, hour reporting and exemptions
Helps you find and keep a doctor, clinic and pharmacy that accept your Medi-Cal
Schedules appointments, arranges transportation and follows up after hospital or ER visits
Teaches self-management for chronic conditions, medications, recovery and prevention
Screens for unmet needs and makes warm referrals to behavioral health, food, housing, benefits and legal help
Works with your existing doctors, health plan care team and county behavioral health, without duplicating them
Connects you to housing resources if you need a safe place
Private or semi-private room setting
Housing navigation and care planning
Transition planning for a safe and
stable next step
Connections to primary, behavioral health, and substance use disorder services and community partners
Nutritious meals and all necessary household items provided
Assistance with resources on applying for and maintaining Medi-Cal benefits
Transportation support to essential appointments
The Recovery Journey
Who We Serve
Adults in Gilroy, Morgan Hill, San Martin and South Santa Clara County who have Medi-Cal or may qualify. We serve members regardless of immigration status.
Our Commitment
A supportive bridge between healthcare and stable living. Our home-like Gilroy residence provides safety for those transitioning from hospital settings.
Our Promise
One CHW, start to finish. No cost to you. Your information stays private and is only shared as you agree. We walk with you every step of the way.
What We Plan to Measure
We are committed to learning, accountability, and continuous improvement. Once operating, we track outcomes that matter to residents and partners: recovery stay completion, follow-up appointments, primary care connections, Medi-Cal maintenance, and exits to stable housing.
What We Are Building Toward
Step 1
Safe Discharge & Recovery
Step 2
Coordinated Care Connections
Step 3
We facilitate safe, timely discharges for patients, focusing on reducing avoidable returns through dedicated recovery support.
Ensuring consistent follow-up with primary care, behavioral health, and specialty providers for long-term health stability.
Pathways to Stability
Providing bilingual support and a seamless transition from recovery into housing navigation and permanent stability.
For Partners and Referrers
Hospitals, clinics, health plans, county programs and community organizations can refer members today. We welcome referrals of members facing a renewal, a work-reporting deadline or the fee-for-service transition, and members recently discharged from a hospital or emergency department.
Short FAQ
What is a Community Health Worker?
A trusted member of the community, trained to help people navigate the health system, manage their own health, and connect to the care and services they need. Medi-Cal recognizes CHW services as a preventive benefit in both health plans and fee-for-service.
Do I need a doctor's referral?
No. You can contact us directly.
Will I lose my doctor when I move to fee-for-service?
Not necessarily. Your CHW checks whether yours accepts fee-for-service and helps you find one who does.
Is there a cost?
No.
Listing an organization as a partner on CRLF's website requires that organization's permission.
Is bilingual support available?
Yes. Resident-facing services, program information, and key materials will be available in both English and Spanish.
What about Housing First?
Access to our program is not conditioned on sobriety or treatment participation, following verified Housing First principles.
Where is the residence?
South County Renewal Living is being developed as a small, home-like residence located in Gilroy, California.
Can families be served?
At launch, the program will serve individual adults and will not be able to accommodate children or families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South County Renewal Living open now?
Not yet. The program is in development with a planned launch in January 2027. We will announce when the program is ready to accept referrals.
Can my organization refer someone now?
Not yet. Hospitals, providers, health plans and community organizations can contact us now about future referrals and referral partnerships.
Who will the program serve?
Adults who are ready to leave a hospital or healthcare setting but do not have a safe place to continue recovering, including people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Final eligibility criteria will be published before launch.
Does the program provide nursing or medical care?
No. South County Renewal Living is not a hospital or nursing facility. Residents continue to receive medical care from their own providers, and our team helps them stay connected to that care.
Is this permanent housing?
No. Both recuperative care and transitional housing are short-term. Our team helps each resident work toward a stable next home.
How long can someone stay?
Stays are based on each person's recovery and transition needs.
Can families or children stay?
At launch, we will serve individual adults only and are not able to accommodate children or families.
Are services available in Spanish?
Yes. Program information and resident materials are available in English and Spanish. Sí, ofrecemos información y materiales en español.
Can I refer myself or a family member?
Most referrals will come from hospitals, health plans and care teams, but if you think you or a loved one may benefit contact us to learn more.
Is there a cost to residents?
Information about cost and coverage will be shared before launch.
Where is the program located?
In Gilroy. To protect residents' privacy, we do not publish the street address.
How can my organization become a referral partner?
Use the Referral Partner Inquiry form or contact us directly. Our team will follow up as program development progresses.
Partner With Us
South County Renewal Living is being developed to partner with hospitals, health plans, care management teams, county programs, and community organizations serving adults who are ready to leave acute care but do not yet have a safe place to recover.
Our goal is to help create a more coordinated transition from healthcare to recovery, housing navigation, and a stable next step..