Transitional Shelter

Our Transitional Shelter is located at 610 W Division and is on the North side of the shelter building. The Transitional Shelter provides safe and long-term housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Those seeking shelter can apply online below or in person at our Service Center.

THOSE WE CAN SERVE INCLUDE:

• Single women

• Heterosexual or Homosexual married couples

• Single-Parent Families (regardless of the parent’s gender)

• Two-Parent Families (regardless of the parent’s genders)

OVERVIEW:

• Residents are assigned a Case Manager.

• Residents and Case Managers work together to create individualized case plans that focus on self-sufficiency.

• Residents can stay for up to nine months.

• 78 beds in 28 rooms.

• Case Managers refer clients to local agencies and resources.

• Each client has access to Mental Health Matters, a service that provides therapy to those in need.

• Residents are asked to give a time commitment of 40 hours a week to begin working on their life-changing plan to reach their true potential. This commitment may include:

  • Attending classes that teach financial responsibility, parenting, problem solving, coping skills, job hunting techniques, and more;

  • Meeting with Case Managers to set goals and gauge progress;

  • Reducing personal debt and improve savings;

  • Enhancing the lives of others through community service;

  • Assisting with meal preparation for fellow residents;

  • Cleaning and site maintenance chores; and

  • Pursuing employment.

  • Residents are responsible for the care of their own children, personal meal preparation, and cleanliness.

• Residents who refuse to participate in any of the time commitment requirements may lose all or part of the services we provide.