-- When Giovanne Schachere founded Mystis Adult & Family SVCS, California, he didn’t just want to launch a social services agency; he wanted to disrupt a system that, in his words, “was built to manage poverty, not end it.” Operating at the intersection of homelessness, incarceration, behavioral health, and racial equity, Mysti's CA has become one of the fastest-growing, field-based service organizations in California. Grounded in a housing-first philosophy, Schachere’s leadership has turned Mysti's into an organization known for its rapid response model, cross-system coordination, and culturally competent care.
“Our promise is that no one is too far gone,” says Schachere. “Whether someone is living in a car, just released from prison, or managing untreated trauma—we show up, and we stay.”
The Mystis Model: Housing First, People Always
Unlike traditional service providers that require sobriety, extensive documentation, or full compliance before placement, Mysti's leads with housing as a basic human right. Once a person is stabilized, wraparound services kick in—case management, Enhanced Care Management (ECM), health navigation, employment support, and trauma-informed support.
Staff work across Monterey, Los Angeles, Contra Costa, and Santa Cruz counties, providing:
- Mobile outreach to unhoused individuals
- recuperative care
- Clinical and non-clinical case management
- Billing-compliant Medi-Cal services under CalAIM
Mysti's operates a fully hybrid but high-accountability workforce to reach those most vulnerable.
Building a Scalable, Auditable, Human-Centered System
What sets Mysti's apart isn’t just compassion, it’s compliance. Every staff member is trained on case documentation, HIPAA compliance in mobile environments, and Community Supports eligibility and timeliness. Schachere personally approved the internal California Employee Handbook, ensuring protections and standards are in place for both clients and staff. “I’m not just trying to serve people,” she says. “I’m trying to build a replicable workforce model rooted in equity, responsiveness, and rigor.”
That means following policies on staff safety, wellness, anti-nepotism, unlimited sick time, and flexible work—all while upholding expectations around performance, billing integrity, and service accountability.
From Fieldwork to Policy Tables
Mysti's is not just a provider—it’s becoming a trusted strategic partner to:
- County Departments of Behavioral Health
- Managed Care Plans (MCPs)
- Community-based re-entry initiatives
- DHCS CalAIM pilots
This reputation has earned Schachere invitations to statewide ECM task forces, justice reform roundtables, and national conversations on health equity and post-incarceration care.
“We don’t wait to be asked to innovate—we prototype in real-time,” he notes. “We serve each community! That’s how you shift systems—by showing what’s possible.”
What’s Next: Growth Without Dilution
With a 50% year-over-year revenue growth rate, Schachere is now focused on expanding across more underserved California counties, piloting youth re-entry housing, and launching a digital client engagement tool for care continuity.
But growth isn’t just about numbers. “We’ll never be a volume-based agency. Our metrics are built on impact per individual—how many lives we helped stabilize, families we reunited, and people we helped believe in themselves again.”
A Final Word from the Founder
As for his own visibility? “I want people to take notice—not just of me, but of what it looks like when Black men lead systems transformation with precision,” Schachere says. “We’re not just catching people who fall through the cracks—we’re sealing the cracks shut.”
About Mystis Adult & Family Services
Mysti’s Adult & Family Services is a California-based social impact organization providing mobile, housing-first support to individuals affected by homelessness, incarceration, and behavioral health challenges. Through CalAIM and ECM programs, it delivers scalable, accountable care with a focus on equity, compliance, and long-term community outcomes.
Contact Info:
Name: Giovanne Schachere
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Organization: Mystis Adult & Family Services
Address: 18333 Dolan Way Unit 211 Canyon Country CA 91387
Website: https://www.mystis.org/
Release ID: 89162415
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