Since 1986, Alpha Project For the Homeless at 3737 Fifth Ave Suite 203 in Hillcrest has grown from a single work-opportunity program into a countywide nonprofit serving more than 4,000 people at any given time. The organization coordinates with providers like Being Alive to deliver wraparound services including bridge shelter, street outreach, rapid rehousing, and substance abuse treatment. Its Housing First model connects participants to San Diego's Coordinated Entry System, pairing case management with employment training, mental health counseling, and transportation assistance. Residents of Alpha Project's permanent supportive housing complexes can access clinical partnerships with practices such as Advanced Psychiatry Associates for co-occurring disorder treatment. The organization manages Alpha Square's 201-unit permanent supportive complex and Alpha Lofts' 52 veteran-dedicated apartments alongside Casa Raphael's 90 residential treatment beds.