Overnight Shelter for Men:
he first step of entering the program is attending orientation, which occurs Monday-Friday at 9:30 a.m. at Cox building, located at 1321 E Lancaster Ave. Upon entering the program, a professional social worker conducts a face-to-face comprehensive assessment with each client. Together, they identify the client’s strengths and challenges while establishing a trusting and empowering relationship. This is done through a case management plan designed to address the physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs for each client.
Overnight Shelter for Women:
The first step of entering the program is attending orientation, which occurs Monday-Friday at 9:30 a.m. at Cox building, located at 1321 E Lancaster Ave. Upon entering the program, a professional social worker conducts a face-to-face comprehensive assessment with each client. Together, they identify the client’s strengths and challenges while establishing a trusting and empowering relationship. This is done through a case management plan designed to address the physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs for each client.
Family Program Requirements:
•Female, 18 years of age or older, with children. Women with boys over 17, will be referred to other services.
•Male 18 years of age or older, with children. Men with girls over 17 will be referred to other services.
•Be capable of independent living throughout their stay
•Complete an admission application, including a complete and factual disclosure of mental and physical history. Failure to disclose this information will cause the application for admission to be denied.
•Have or obtain a legal state picture identification and a Social Security card.
•Provide a copy of an Award Letter and/or proof of income.
•Provide a list of prescription medications to the facility Manager. This list should be updated any time a new prescription is given after becoming a resident
•Receive treatment for any communicable disease or condition (such as lice) which pertains to the applicant, before being introduced into the communal environment.
•Have a current TB card issued by a local shelter or obtain a TB test at the next testing date. Staff will notify residents of TB testing dates, times and locations
Women’s Center Requirements:
•Female 18 years of age or older
•Capable of independent living throughout their stay
•Complete an admission application, including a complete and factual disclosure of mental and physical history. Failure to disclose this information will cause the application for admission to be denied.
•Have or obtain a legal state picture identification and Social Security card
•Provide a list of prescription medications to the case manager or facility manager. This list should be updated any time a new prescription is given after becoming a resident.
•Receive treatment for any communicable disease or condition (such as lice) which pertains to the applicant, before introduced into the communal environment.
•Have a current TB card issued by a local shelter or obtain a TB test at the next testing date.
Requirements to enter the Men’s Building:
•Male 18 years of age or older
•Capable of independent living throughout their stay
•Complete an admission application, including a complete and factual disclosure of mental and physical history. Failure to disclose this information will cause the application for admission to be denied.
•Have or obtain a legal state picture identification and Social Security card
•Provide a list of prescription medications to the case manager or facility manager. This list should be updated any time a new prescription is given after becoming a resident.
•Receive treatment for any communicable disease or condition (such as lice) which pertains to the applicant, before introduced into the communal environment.
•Have a current TB card issued by a local shelter or obtain a TB test at the next testing date.
Upon entering the program, a professional social worker conducts a face-to-face comprehensive assessment with each client. Together, they identify the client’s strengths and challenges while establishing a trusting and empowering relationship. This is done through a case management plan designed to address the physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs for each client.