City of Huntington Beach

WELCOME TO POLICE & HOMELESS SERVICES

Huntington Beach Police Department

In partnership with our HB community of volunteers, the Huntington Beach Police Department desires to provide the highest level of safety and protection through service to our residents, businesses, visitors and the public to preserve and improve the quality of life in Huntington Beach. HBPD is committed to maintaining a safe and positive working and community atmosphere.

HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

A premiere agency, the Huntington Beach Police Department values and respects the accomplishments made by those who came before, those who are with, and those who will come after.

Committed to maintaining a safe and positive atmosphere, our Volunteers in Police Service program is looking for the very best to join our Huntington Beach Police Department team. In partnership with our HB community of volunteers, we desire to provide the highest level of safety and protection through service to our residents, businesses, visitors and the public to preserve and improve the quality of life in Huntington Beach.

Included here is a list of volunteer opportunities that may match your skills and interests:

1. Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS)

Hayley Yantorn | Volunteer Coordinator | HB Police Department | (714) 536 - 5245 | cliaison@hbpd.org

To learn more about the operation and other services provided by the City's Department of Police: Visit our page

HOMELESS & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICE PROGRAM

The City of Huntington Beach has established a comprehensive System of Care that supports those experiencing or are at risk of homelessness with a focus on outreach, engagement, case management and linkage to shelter, housing and other supportive services. The City’s Homeless and Behavioral Health Division, under the City Manager’s Office, is committed to taking a positive, balanced approach of assisting the homeless with compassion towards self-sufficiency while upholding our community’s overall quality of life.

Volunteers enhance the City’s System of Care and allow the City to better support those at risk of homelessness or experiencing homelessness.

Volunteers with specific skills can be matched to needs at our Huntington Beach Navigation Center to facilitate life skills.

For other supportive ways to get involved in homeless prevention and intervention see our HB Cares page.

Included here is a list of volunteer opportunities that may match your skills and interests:

1. Case Management Support

2. Homeless Taskforce Hotline

3. Facilitating recreational groups - HB Navigation Center

4. Facilitating psychoeducational groups - HB Navigation Center

5. Food service assistance - HB Navigation Center

To learn more about the operation and other services provided by the City's Department of Homelessness & Behavioral Health: Visit our page