The CSCM assists participants in identifying and overcoming barriers to independence by coordinating the approach to ensure the participant receives the resources and supports needed to successfully obtain permanent housing, reintegrate into society, and become self-sufficient. Program focus addresses the needs of the participants to develop the skills necessary to transition to independence and permanent housing. Safe Haven participants have access to an array of services that include skill building platforms, personal and character development opportunities, behavioral and physical health services, education, independent living preparation, permanency planning, and access to resources and community contacts.
Evidence-based programs at Safe Haven include:. Community Center was designed to provide a safe haven and other supportive services to homeless participants who have not yet made a commitment to services, treatment or may have just recently begun treatment and are seeking additional supports.
SELF, Inc. Board games, such as Recovery Bingo, Chess and Checkers are available throughout the day and Tournaments are organized with recovery literature and materials as prizes. All of these activities highlight the importance of associating fun with recovery so participants can learn to avoid boredom that may lead to relapse. Then we the outreach team will make a referral to the appropriate service provider.
The Outreach Team provides supports and an array of services designed to help make the transition from the streets homelessness to emergency housing a little easier. The Outreach Team connects the participant to an array of services, include skill building platforms, personal and character development opportunities, behavioral and physical health services, education, independent living preparation, permanency planning, and access to resources and community contacts.
The After-Hours program provides one-night, overnight accommodations for single-men who are experiencing homelessness. Winter Initiative Winter Initiative provides one-night, overnight accommodations for single men who are experiencing homelessness during colder weather months. Case Management Services. We achieve this by:. Identifying the individuals needs of the participant and creating a housing and support plan.
Establishing a partnership between the participant and their case manager. We engage and involve participants in all aspects of their case planning decisions. Providing needed services in a timely manner. Our case managers assume the primary responsibility for assessing the needs of program participants, arrange and coordinate the delivery of essential services and resources to assist participants in obtaining a stable, safe and healthy housing arrangement.
Case managers provide an array of housing focused services, which include coordinating appropriate behavioral and physical health services, education, independent living preparation and permanency planning:. Assessment and linking participants to available housing resources that meet their needs is the primary goal of service delivery. While housing is the focus of service, case managers also work to connect those participants who need additional services to resources and programs providing:.
Social Security Benefits if eligible. Medical Benefits and Services. Legal Services. Education Programs. The units are scattered throughout Philadelphia. Families are housed in three to six bed room units. Individuals are house in three bedrooms units. The initiative incorporates an innovative Shared Housing approach to give low-income individuals access to safe, stable affordable housing.
Shared Housing is when unrelated individuals share a house and expenses to create community. To be eligible, individuals and families must have a history of homelessness, have the ability to pay and use 30 percent of their income to pay rent, agree to automatic debit for rent payments, accept one year of housing coaching services and agree to good neighboring practices.
The Housing Assistance Program will work closely with participants, prospective property owners and managers to secure housing assistance, utility assistance or permanent housing opportunities for homeless individuals and families as quickly as possible and leverage supportive services that will assist the participant to maintain permanent housing. The program will be staffed by one fulltime Housing Assistance Manager.
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