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Our Transitional Housing Program provides a unique
opportunity for homeless men, women, and families to learn to become
self-sufficient and productive members of our community. In a
structured, safe, and supportive environment clients are able to take
advantage of our extensive case management services and life skills
training. In addition, we offer classes on health/nutrition
education and computer skills.
We believe that all our clients have the potential to change
and better their lives. Our staff is committed to provide the highest quality
of comprehensive services to all of our clients regardless of their
socio-economic background. We strive to support and assist all our
clients with dignity and respect as they are learning new skills. We
focus on clients’ strengths and
resources to empower them so that they may learn to help themselves and
become self-sufficient and productive members of our community.
While our clients are working towards their goals and
objectives, they are encouraged to take advantage of our wrap-around
services which include our alcohol and drug abuse treatment program,
treatment for co-occurring disorders, mental health counseling, domestic
violence counseling, therapeutic childcare, parenting education, dental
services, medical services and limited psychiatric services for uninsured
clients.
Program description:
- All clients and/or
families are assigned to a case manager who will complete a thorough
assessment on all the clients
- Our case managers will
help our clients identify needs and barriers that prevent clients
from achieving their goals and objectives
- Case managers and clients
will establish goals and action plans based on clients’ individual needs
- Goals may include gaining
financial security, obtaining stable housing, addressing mental
health or substance abuse problems, and learning how to access
resources available in the community
- All clients participate
in weekly classes on life skills, healthy cooking and nutrition,
computer skills, and health education
- Services are provided for
up to 90 days and may be extended on an individual basis for clients
enrolled into our substance abuse and/or mental health program
- All clients are required
to complete daily chores to keep our facilities clean and beautiful
Description of facility:
- Our men’s, women’s, and family housing are located on the second
floor of our main building
- The men’s housing consists of five dormitory style
bedrooms with a large, fully equipped kitchen, a dining/community
area, showers, bathrooms, and laundry facilities
- Our family and women’s housing consist of individual units; each unit
is furnished with bunk beds and has a private bathroom. Each unit
has its own cooking and dining area
- A large children’s playroom and a community room allow the
families to spend time together playing and relaxing
- Our multi-purpose room is
furnished with couches and tables as well as a TV for men and women
to relax and socialize together in their free time. It is
located on the main floor of our main building
- All clients have access to
our food bank located on the second floor and basic hygiene supplies
provided
Admission Criteria:
- Head of household must be
18 years or older
- Must have completed
Emergency Shelter Program
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