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| Our Place |
HAVEN's Transitional Housing Program, called Our Place, is a rented three-bedroom residence for three adults living with HIV disease who are in need of a transitional, supportive housing arrangement. The program is designed to assist residents in finding permanent living arrangements, normally within six to 12 months. The target population is adults who have no housing or are in transition, including persons who were staying in shelter, treatment programs, hospitals and prisons. Applicants will be persons who are willing to share common facilities and to use supportive case management, but do not require supervision or personal care. |
The Housing Counselor will address each resident's medical and psycho-social needs, including maintenance of recovery from substance abuse and compliance with triple therapy, if applicable. The counselor will develop a care plan with each resident, including a plan for a permanent living arrangement. Residents with income will contribute towards room and board according to a sliding scale, and will maintain a savings account. |
Program Expectations
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- Applicants will be HIV+ and in need of temporary housing and support services. Preference will be given to Anne Arundel County residents.
- Applicants with a history of substance abuse will have at least one month's sobriety: will be in recovery; e.g. actively in treatment; have a sponsor; attend a self-help program; and be subject to random drug and alcohol screens upon acceptance and randomly thereafter.
- Applicants will agree to follow after-care plans drawn up by referring agencies, where applicable.
- Applicants will agree to participate, upon acceptance, in drawing up an individualized plan to prepare them for their future living arrangements, to include an estimate of the length of stay (generally 6 to 12 months. Progress towards completing the plan will be regularly assessed.
- Applicants must agree to sign and comply with house rules, including participation in scheduled shopping, meal preparation and housekeeping.
- Applicants will agree to spend their time in residence pursuing educational and vocational activities.
- Applicants will agree to be responsible for complying with medical treatment, including being monitored for compliance with prescribed medication.
- Applicants with current or future income will be required to contribute @ 30% of that income towards program rent, in accordance with funding regulations.
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For more information on any of HAVEN's programs, call 410-224-AIDS (2437) or e-mail to: HAVENinc@aol.com. |
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