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HAVEN's Transitional Housing Program for four HIV-positive adults is called Our House, a detached house on a large lot in Arnold, Maryland, near an MTA bus stop. Its purpose is to provide temporary support for residents who need permanent housing, usually within six months to a year.* Rent is 30% of adjusted gross income. Each resident will have a furnished private room. All food, household supplies, internet, and cable TV will be provided; clients are responsible for personal needs. 50% of all income is to be placed in a savings account in preparation for becoming independent.
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The responsibility of staff is to assist each resident in accessing and maintaining good medical and mental health care and to provide life-skills training if necessary. A full-time House Manager will provide support services and spend an occasional unannounced night at the house. She will be on call at all times during the week in case of emergencies. Part-time Relief Managers will spend most of the weekend at the house. The Housing Counselor will screen and assess candidates and supervise the residents' compliance with their care plans. |
The responsibility of each resident is to work as hard as s/he is physically and mental able towards becoming healthier and more independent. Each client, with staff's help, shall find productive use of all the time s/he spends in this program, including shopping, cooking, and housekeeping. Participation in HAVEN's HIV support groups is required; part-time employment is encouraged. Compliance with medical and mental health care plans is necessary for continued residency. A month's sobriety before they move in is necessary for candidates in recovery from substance abuse; they will participate actively in a 12-step or other treatment program for the duration of their stay. Tests for the use of illegal substances will be administered unannounced. |
*Beginning March 27, 2008, there is a life-time limit of 24 months of housing assistance, including emergency rent vouchers for previous or future housing. Ryan White Part A and HOPWA awards support this program. |
For more information on any of HAVEN's programs, call
410-224-AIDS (2437) or e-mail to: HAVEN@havenannapolis.org. | |
