IEHP commits $3.5M to expanded care-based wellness campus in San Bernardino

To better serve some of the region’s most vulnerable populations, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) committed $3.5 million in Housing and Homeless Incentive Program (HHIP) funding toward the development of the Highland Creek Housing & Wellness Campus.

Area leaders and health plan officials previewed the completed phases and its impact during a ribbon cutting celebration on Oct. 26 at 2626 Pacific Street in a county pocket of San Bernardino.

IEHP’s investment in the project will provide vital resources to the community, which include:

• 58 units of permanent supportive housing units
• A 32-bed recuperative care center
• A 16-bed substance use disorder residential facility with 16 additional beds planned
• Outdoor community spaces
• Rapid rehousing and interim housing services

“Projects like Highland Creek play a vital role in expanding access to safe housing and supportive services that promote health, wellness and self-sufficiency,” said IEHP Director of Health Services Special Initiatives Matthew Wray. “We are proud to support this effort to address the root causes of homelessness and help individuals and families build a path to permanent housing and stability.”

San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair and Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. agreed.

“Highland Creek reflects our commitment to addressing homelessness and supporting our most vulnerable residents,” said Baca. “By bringing housing, health care, treatment and supportive services together, we are creating opportunities for people to rebuild their lives and find stability. I would like to thank IEHP and all of our partners for their support in bringing this vision to life.”

The project, formerly known as Pacific Village, has been developed in three phases. IEHP contributed $3.2 million during the first phase of construction and $349,954 for the second, which began in June 2025.

In total, the project received $75 million in funding to transform the site to be more trauma-informed, ADA-compliant and more rooted in community care, according to the county.

Highland Creek is one of many projects to receive HHIP funding from IEHP. More are slated to be completed this year and in 2027.

To learn more about IEHP’s commitment to supporting equitable access to care, go to iehp.org.

With a mission to heal and inspire the human spirit, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is a local public health plan that serves 1.4 million residents of San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Founded in 1996 as a government entity, IEHP is one of the top 5 largest Medicaid health plans and the largest publicly operated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (for those with both Medicare and Medicaid) in the nation. IEHP is also the lowest-cost Silver plan in the region for Covered California. For the sixth consecutive year, the health plan is proudly certified as A Great Place To Work®.

Today, IEHP maintains a robust network of more than 10,000 quality providers and is supported by nearly 3,600 dedicated team members who remain committed to the vision: We will not rest until our communities enjoy optimal care and vibrant health. To learn more, go to iehp.org.