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ESSENTIAL SUPPORT SERVICES
| Homeless Families Service Program ~ Braddock Apartments |
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Contact Details:
Linda Goblesky
412.351-0222 ext. 431
lgoblesky@earthlink.net
Program Objectives:
- To provide 11 permanent subsidized newly renovated one bedroom apartments (3handicapp accessible) to homeless individuals and couples
- To provide 24 hour seven day a week coverage and access to mental health professionals, drug and alcohol treatment and intensive case management and employment specialist
- To provide one on one life skills training
- To provide access to community resources
- To create a supportive and nurturing environment
Target Population:
- Individuals and Couples
- 18 years and older
- Documented Disability
- Homeless
- Must be able to live independently
- Must be chemically free
How Does the Program Generally Work:
People are referred by emergency shelters and other social service organizations. Phone intakes are conducted to identify client’s eligibility. Clients are then invited to a interview with representatives of ACTION- Housing, Inc. and Turtle Creek Valley MH/MR.
| Homeless Families Service Program ~ ACTION-Housing |
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Contact Details:
Renee Conte
412 824-2444
rconte@eastpgh.actionhousing.org
Chanda Davis
412 824-2444
cdavis@eastpgh.actionhousing.org
Program Purpose:
The Homeless families Service Program was initiated to provide services for families leaving emergency shelter and bridge housing programs and experiencing other housing crises. The program goals are to assist participating families in finding safe, decent and affordable housing as well as strengthen personal awareness, family cohesion and the utilization of community resources.
How Does the Program Generally Work:
People are referred by emergency shelters and other social service organizations. Phone interviews are conducted to identify clients. Clients are then provided with housing information and applications for housing. Resources used include Supportive Housing Management Services, public housing communities and other providers
Eligibility Criteria/Clientele:
To receive services through the Homeless Families Service Program families must be experiencing a housing crisis or residing in a shelter or bridge housing facility.
Specific Benefits/Services Provided:
- Emergency Shelter Referral
- Housing Counseling
- Life Skills Training
- Budgeting Training
- Furniture and Clothing Assistance
- Emergency Food Assistance
- Employment Referral & Career Counseling
Application/Filing Procedures:
Once completed, the application is processed (sent to management firms). We follow-up with letters to housing providers in which our clients are interested to determine status of client search for affordable housing
| Homeless Families Service Program - The Housing Plus Program |
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Contact Details: 412.824.2444 or 1.800.882.9263
Program Purpose:
Assist street homeless individuals and families to obtain permanent housing using the resources and expertise of both ACTION-Housing, Inc.’s Homeless Families Service Program and Mercy Hospital’s program, Operation Safety Net.
How Does the Program Generally Work:
The program provides transitional housing for two years and case-management support of our tenants to continue addressing mental-health and /or drug and alcohol issues, securing income and working toward attaining their life goals.
Eligibility Criteria/Clientele:
The program is open to men, women, and families who are street homeless and ready to secure permanent housing, steady income and consistent self-care.
Specific Benefits/Services Provided:
- Emergency Shelter Referral
- Housing Counseling
- Life Skills Training
- Budgeting Training
- Furniture and Clothing Assistance
- Emergency Food Assistance
- Employment Referral & Career Counseling
Application/Filing Procedures:
Contact the Homeless Families Service Program at 412.824.2444 or Operation Safety Net at 412.232.5739.
Contact Details:
Nancy Alauzen, Jim Quinn, Kym Tarallo
1.800.238.7555 or 412.829.3910
Email:
Program Purpose:
The role of the Social Service Coordinators is to coordinate supportive services for the elderly, disabled and families residing in eligible housing projects. Service coordinators link the elderly or disabled residents residing in the projects to the supportive services necessary for them to remain independent and in their own homes.
How Does the Program Generally Work:
Supportive Services initiatives occur in many ways. Property Managers, residents, residents' families and various agency personnel are several of the sources or referral for supportive services. Coordinators regularly perform Supportive Service information gathering with residents however, the service is voluntary and is not meant in any way to be intrusive or interfere with the private and independent living choices of residents. Frequent communications is considered essential. Through periodic newsletters, Tenant Counsel meetings, and regular office hours, education and accessibility to supportive services is increased.
Eligibility Criteria/Clientele:
The eligibility for supportive services is determined thought the HUD Grant Agreement, which funds the Social Service Coordinator Program. The following properties are included in the Fund Agreeement: Crafton towers, Allegheny Independence House, Independent Housing Resources East (four properties), and Versailles/Archer Place. All tenants residing in these projects are eligible for Supportive Service Coordination.
Specific Benefits/Services Provided:
The Coordinators arrange educational meetings; act as liaison between residents and building management; assist with completion of applications for PACE, Medical Assistance, LIHEAP, etc.; identify residents with unmet needs and help them access available services; work with tenant associations and coordinate with outside service support workers who will perform manual tasks of daily living such as shopping, personal care and laundry assistance.
Application/Filing Procedures:
No application is necessary. A resident survey is conducted at the initial point of contact with the tenant. Files on each tenant are maintained and kept confidential.
Partner Agencies:
HUD
Turtle Creek Valley MH/MR
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