Mother Bernard House celebrates one year of safe, affordable housing in Eureka

Mother Bernard House (MBH) opened its doors in December of 2023 for housing and wraparound services in the Eureka community. 

Named for Mother Bernard Gosselin, the foundress of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, Providence St. Joseph Hospital CARE Network Program focuses on providing services that build independent living skills and connect people with community-based health care, treatment and employment services. The CARE network focuses on a community-based, multi-disciplinary approach, linking individuals to resources to help meet ongoing health care needs. Developed and operated by Providence Supportive Housing (PSH), MBH is designed to promote stability, independence and aging in place for under-resourced populations. 

In 2024, MBH housed a total of 53 tenants in a combination of permanent supportive housing and recuperative care units. Catherine Douglas had experienced homelessness for five years and after connecting with city resources, she was one of the first residents to move into MBH. 

“This place has been a blessing to me. I’m 68 and you don’t know what it's like living outside at my age. Now I have a stable living environment. I’ve been able to work and stay sober because I have a home,” expresses Catherine. 

Sharon Beery, housing director at MBH shares her gratitude for the impact made in 2024, “This year marked a transformative shift for the 53 individuals who found stability, safety and support within the program. The outcomes are evident in the successes of our tenants this first year including fewer emergency room visits, family reunification, employment opportunities and more.” 

The holistic approach at MBH continues to shape lives and create lasting change in the community, as one of 18 supportive housing programs in Washington, Oregon and California owned and operated by PSH.