Berlin Contreras

Associate Director of Street Based Engagement | HOPICS

“I believe my addressing racial equity and justice is important to ending and preventing homelessness because it allows all our clients the opportunity to be served across the board without leaving anyone out. It gives our clients the ability to all be seen as well as feeling inclusive and part of community.”

Berlin, a native of Inglewood, CA, has dedicated her career to serving underserved youth, individuals, families, and communities. Her personal experiences growing up have shaped her into a devoted advocate for these communities.

Berlin boasts more than eight years of experience in the field of social services. She began her career as a therapist with Special Service for Groups in August 2017, working in the Homeless Outreach Program Integrated Care System (HOPICS) division. Her role involved providing mental health services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness as part of the Multidisciplinary Teams (E6).

In her current role as the Senior Manager for Street-based Access and Engagement, Berlin leads the E6 MDT Outreach Program and SPA6 Outreach Coordination, as well as Street Outreach. She ensures that services are reaching youth, individuals, and families experiencing homelessness in Service Planning Area 6 (SPA).