Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) and San Bernardino County partners celebrated the grand opening of the newly expanded Kern Street Adult Residential Care Facility on June 25. The 30-bed unit in the unincorporated community of Muscoy supports housing and care for residents with severe mental illness or substance use disorders.
Kern Street is operated by Helping Hearts California LLC, a San Bernardino-based community treatment provider offering transitional and long-term care as an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization.
IEHP committed more than $1.3 million in Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (HHIP) funding to support the expansion of the Kern Street Project in partnership with San Bernardino County.
As a Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) initiative, HHIP is a voluntary incentive program that allows health plans to earn funds for demonstrating progress in addressing homelessness, housing insecurity, and related social determinants of health.
“This expansion highlights IEHP’s and the county’s shared commitment to addressing homelessness and behavioral health needs through innovative housing solutions,” said IEHP Director of Health Services Special Initiatives Matthew Wray. “The facility enhancements will strengthen Kern Street’s ability to provide critical care and stability for some of the region’s most vulnerable residents.”
Chair of IEHP’s Governing Board and San Bernardino County Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman agreed.
“Progress of this magnitude doesn’t happen overnight, and we are honored to recognize the exceptional team whose dedication, collaboration, and perseverance made today’s achievement possible,” he said.
In May 2024, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved expansion plans for the site.
Work on the center was completed in February 2026 and included:
- The rehabilitation and modernization of the existing structure
- The installation of two five-bedroom, three-bathroom manufactured homes and 20 additional residential beds
- Additional fencing around the facility and parking spaces
- An updated safety and security system to include keyless access
“The board is proud to partner with IEHP and invest in this project to increase residential behavioral health treatment capacity in our county,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman and Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe. “This is an important step in addressing homelessness and strengthening services for residents in need.”
“Expanding access to housing and care is essential to addressing our community’s behavioral health challenges,” said Board of Supervisors Vice Chair and Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. “This facility provides a safe and supportive place for residents to get the help they need. We’re grateful for partners like IEHP who made this possible.”
For additional information on services and programs offered by IEHP, including mental health services, go to www.iehp.org.