Hope Haven Programs
EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM
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The shelter on Rushmoore Drive is open year round and offers food, shelter, and supportive services for individuals and families from DeKalb County who need emergency access to food, shelter, and safety. Breakfast and sack lunches are provided each morning and dinner is delivered by area churches and organizations. Case managers assist residents of the emergency shelter in developing an individualized “plan of action” addressing goals to move to permanent housing, access or increase income, apply for eligible benefits, minimize the days in shelter and reduce the recidivism of homelessness.
RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAM
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Rapid re-housing is geared to help homeless families and individuals transition to permanent housing as quickly as possible. Relocation and stabilization services are offered in the shelter for residents needing only temporary assistance. Those residents will receive case management services that follow them into permanent housing for a limited time. The goal of the program is to identify the homeless who have low housing barriers therefore need only limited assistance in order to successfully transition back to permanent housing.
HOMELESS PREVENTION PROGRAM
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Assistance designed to prevent the incidence of homelessness, including, but not limited to: (1) emergency rent assistance for families in imminent danger of eviction; (2) security deposits or first month's rent to help a family move into permanent housing in order to divert homelessness; (3) emergency financial assistance to prevent housing foreclosure and (3) referrals to services designed to prevent the incidence of homelessness.
DRESSER COURT APARTMENTS
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Dresser Court is a twenty-six unit, subsidized apartment complex that provides permanent housing with intensive on-site programs and services for people with disabilities and a history of chronic homelessness. Hope Haven is responsible for screening residents for eligibility and providing supportive services. The goal of the program is to assist residents in maintaining permanent housing.
HOUSING FIRST PROGRAM
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the “Housing First” program, located on Rushmoore Drive, provides subsidized housing to twelve individuals who have been chronically homeless due to a diagnosed mental illness. Housing is in single rooms, with a shared kitchen and living space. Hope Haven provides intensive supportive services. The goal of this program is to secure housing for the homeless who are considered the “hardest to house.”
CLINICAL SERVICES
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Hope Haven provides mental health counseling and psychiatric medication management for program participants. Services are free, high-quality, and on-site, thus removing major barriers to accessing treatment. Hope Haven partners with local pharmacies to assist with payment for client medications. Clinical services are provided by licensed professionals: a psychiatrist (MD), licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC), and licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). Additionally, the clinical department partners with local organizations to provide health programming year-round, such as flu vaccines, HIV testing, diabetes education, and more.
OUTREACH
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Hope Haven maintains a presence in our community and online. The goal is to increase community awareness of our neighbor’s experiencing homelessness and knowledge of Hope Haven’s services. Hope Haven has designated staff engaging in street outreach, offering resources and support to individuals without shelter. Staff regularly attend resource fairs, present and lecture in the community, and represent Hope Haven on professional boards and organizations. Please contact us if you are interested in bringing an outreach activity to your organization or event.
