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Transitional Housing Services

Safe housing for the critical gap between discharge and independence

Program Description

Our Transitional Housing Services provide safe, supportive housing for individuals transitioning out of substance abuse treatment, mental health facilities, or incarceration. We bridge the critical period between discharge and self-sufficiency — offering not just a roof and a bed, but a structured environment where residents can stabilize, seek employment, and build the foundation for permanent housing.

Population Served

Adults (18+) exiting treatment or incarceration who lack safe housing and have limited or no income. Priority given to those at highest risk of relapse or recidivism due to housing instability.

Eligibility

  • Adults 18+ completing treatment or recently released from incarceration
  • Willingness to participate in case management and care planning
  • Commitment to maintaining sobriety and working toward employment
  • Income at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Level at entry

Services Provided

  • Temporary supportive housing (30–120 days)
  • Household essentials and welcome kits upon intake
  • Weekly case management check-ins
  • Housing search assistance for permanent placement
  • Life skills workshops (budgeting, cooking, hygiene)
  • Connection to peer support groups

Outcome Measures

  • 75% of residents secure permanent housing within 120 days
  • 80% maintain sobriety through program duration
  • 60% secure employment within 90 days
  • <15% recidivism rate at 12 months post-program
02

Job Development & Employment Services

Building pathways to financial independence

Program Description

Our Job Development program equips participants with the skills, confidence, and connections needed to secure and maintain employment. We provide individualized career coaching, resume building, interview preparation, and direct connections to employer partners who are committed to hiring people with barriers to employment.

Population Served

Program participants who are ready to work but face employment barriers including gaps in work history, criminal records, limited education, or recent treatment completion.

Eligibility

  • Enrolled in or graduate of PRC housing or case management program
  • Physically able and willing to work
  • No active substance use disorder requiring higher level of care

Services Provided

  • Vocational assessment and career planning
  • Resume writing and job application assistance
  • Interview preparation and mock interviews
  • Direct employer referrals and job placement
  • Workplace readiness and soft skills training
  • Ongoing job retention support (90-day follow-up)
  • Transportation assistance for interviews and first weeks

Outcome Measures

  • 60% of participants secure employment within 90 days
  • 70% job retention at 6 months
  • 50% receive wage increase within first year
  • Average time to first paycheck: 45 days
03

Medical & Behavioral Health Referral Network

Connecting people to the right care at the right time

Program Description

We maintain a vetted network of medical and behavioral health providers and make direct, warm-handoff referrals for our participants. Rather than handing someone a phone number, we schedule appointments, arrange transportation, accompany participants when needed, and follow up to ensure the connection resulted in actual care.

Population Served

All PRC program participants who need ongoing medical care, behavioral health treatment, medication management, or specialized services that we do not provide directly.

Types of Referrals

  • Primary care and preventive health
  • Mental health counseling and therapy
  • Substance use treatment (IOP, outpatient, MAT)
  • Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
  • Dental and vision care
  • Chronic disease management

Services Provided

  • Comprehensive health needs assessment at intake
  • Warm handoffs to partner providers
  • Appointment scheduling and reminders
  • Transportation to medical appointments
  • Benefits enrollment (Medicaid, SNAP, CHIP)
  • Care coordination across multiple providers
  • Follow-up verification that care was received

Outcome Measures

  • 85% of referrals result in completed appointments
  • 70% of participants establish a medical home within 60 days
  • 90% of behavioral health referrals engage in treatment
  • Reduction in ER utilization by 40% at 6 months
04

Mental Health Advocacy Program

Voices for dignity, rights, and access

Program Description

We advocate for the rights and dignity of individuals with mental health challenges across healthcare, legal, and community systems. Our advocates accompany participants to appointments, help them understand their rights, assist with appeals and grievances, and ensure their voices are heard in decisions that affect their lives.

Population Served

Individuals with mental health diagnoses who are navigating complex systems — healthcare, criminal justice, housing authorities, benefits agencies — and need an informed advocate to ensure fair treatment and access.

Eligibility

  • Documented or suspected mental health condition
  • Facing a systemic barrier (denial of care, legal issue, housing discrimination, benefits denial)
  • Unable to self-advocate effectively due to condition or circumstances

Services Provided

  • One-on-one advocacy in healthcare settings
  • Accompaniment to court and legal proceedings
  • Assistance with benefits appeals and grievances
  • Rights education and self-advocacy training
  • Collaboration with public defenders and social workers
  • Policy advocacy for systemic mental health reform
  • Anti-stigma community education campaigns

Outcome Measures

  • 80% successful resolution of advocated cases
  • 75% of participants report improved access to care
  • 50% reduction in benefits denials on appeal
  • Number of community members reached through education: 500+/year
05

Housing Scholarship & Grant Fund

Direct financial assistance for the gap between treatment and self-sufficiency

Program Description

Our Housing Scholarship Fund provides direct financial assistance to individuals who fall in the gap — people who have completed treatment or been released from incarceration, are motivated and working toward employment, but cannot yet afford housing. Scholarships cover rent, deposits, and essential housing costs for a defined period (typically 30–90 days) until the recipient is employed and self-sufficient.

Population Served

Individuals who have completed substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, or incarceration within the past 30 days, who have a plan for employment but need temporary housing financial assistance to avoid homelessness during the transition.

Eligibility

  • Completed treatment or released from incarceration within 30 days
  • Active employment plan or enrolled in job development
  • Income at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Level
  • No current substance use disorder requiring higher level of care
  • Commitment to participate in case management
  • Identified housing or housing plan that scholarship can fund

Services Provided

  • Direct rent payments to landlords (30–90 day scholarships)
  • Security deposit and first month's rent assistance
  • Utility deposit and initial month assistance
  • Essential household items (bedding, cookware, cleaning supplies)
  • Ongoing case management throughout scholarship period
  • Transition planning for self-sufficiency at scholarship end

Funding Sources

  • Individual donations and crowdfunding
  • Foundation grants and corporate sponsorships
  • Faith community partnerships
  • Government social service contracts
  • Special fundraising events

Outcome Measures

  • 85% of scholarship recipients maintain housing 6 months post-scholarship
  • 70% achieve employment before scholarship ends
  • 80% maintain sobriety through scholarship period
  • <10% recidivism rate at 12 months
  • Average scholarship duration: 62 days
06

Reentry Support Program

A fair chance for returning citizens

Program Description

Our Reentry Support Program serves individuals released from incarceration who need comprehensive support to rebuild their lives. We address the immediate barriers — housing, ID, benefits — and the longer-term needs — employment, mental health, community reintegration — that, if unmet, lead to recidivism.

Population Served

Adults (18+) recently released from state or federal correctional facilities within the past 90 days, including those on probation or parole.

Eligibility

  • Released from incarceration within past 90 days
  • Willingness to comply with probation/parole requirements
  • Commitment to program participation and case management

Services Provided

  • Immediate housing placement
  • ID restoration (birth certificate, state ID, Social Security card)
  • Benefits enrollment (SNAP, Medicaid, SSI/SSDI if eligible)
  • Job development and employer connections
  • Substance use and mental health referrals
  • Transportation assistance
  • Mentorship and peer support group
  • Family reunification support

Outcome Measures

  • <15% recidivism rate at 12 months (vs. 67% national average)
  • 65% secure employment within 90 days
  • 80% obtain valid ID within 30 days
  • 90% enroll in appropriate benefits within 60 days
07

Comprehensive Case Management

Your advocate, your navigator, your partner

Program Description

Case management is the connective tissue of all PRC programs. Every participant is assigned a dedicated case manager who conducts a comprehensive needs assessment, develops an individualized care plan, coordinates services across all programs, and provides ongoing support and accountability throughout the participant's journey.

Population Served

All participants enrolled in any PRC program receive case management as an integrated service.

Service Model

  • Intake and comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment
  • Individualized care plan with measurable goals
  • Weekly check-ins during active program phase
  • Monthly reviews during stabilization phase
  • Quarterly reviews during maintenance phase

Services Provided

  • Needs assessment and care planning
  • Coordination across housing, employment, health, and advocacy
  • Benefit box assistance (SNAP, Medicaid, SSI/SSDI, TANF)
  • Crisis intervention and safety planning
  • Family communication and support
  • Discharge planning and aftercare coordination
  • Data tracking and outcome reporting
  • Warm handoffs to community partners

Outcome Measures

  • 90% of participants complete their individualized care plan
  • 80% achieve 3+ goals on their care plan within 6 months
  • Participant satisfaction rate: 90%+
  • Average caseload per manager: 20–25 (ensuring quality attention)
Our Approach

Theory of Change

Input

Housing + case management + financial assistance + advocacy

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Activity

Integrated services delivered during the critical 30–120 day gap

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Output

Stable housing, employment, health connections, and benefits

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Outcome

Self-sufficiency, sustained recovery, reduced recidivism

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Impact

Breaking the cycle of addiction, incarceration & homelessness