Permanent Supportive Housing
Metropolitan Human Resources is committed to providing safe, stable, and permanent supportive housing solutions to homeless individuals, families, and veterans. Our approach to providing permanent supportive housing is based on the Housing First philosophy, which prioritizes providing long-term housing stability before addressing other issues.
Metropolitan Human Resources is committed to providing safe, stable, and permanent supportive housing solutions to homeless individuals, families, and veterans. Our approach to providing permanent supportive housing is based on the Housing First philosophy, which prioritizes providing long-term housing stability before addressing other issues.
Our permanent supportive housing program is designed to offer the following key components:
- Housing: Our organization will provide affordable and safe permanent housing units to clients. We will work to secure a mix of single and shared accommodation, with an adequate number of units to meet the varying needs of our clients.
- Supportive Services: Our Permanent Supportive Housing Program will provide comprehensive supportive services aimed at improving the health and well-being of our clients. These services will include case management, counseling, healthcare, employment and career development, and life skills training.
- Funding: Our organization will rely on a range of funding sources to support our Permanent Supportive Housing Program. We will leverage federal, state, and local funding sources, as well as partnerships with private foundations, corporations, and individuals to ensure adequate funding.
- Partnerships: We recognize the importance of partnerships in providing comprehensive and effective services to our clients. Our organization will work with a broad range of partners, including local government, non-profit organizations, healthcare providers, and employers to develop a comprehensive and collaborative approach.
- Evaluation and Improvement: Our Permanent Supportive Housing Program will be continuously evaluated to ensure that we are providing high-quality services to our clients. We will use qualitative and quantitative data to assess our program’s effectiveness and refine our approach as necessary.
Our long-term goal is to support our clients in achieving permanent housing stability. We are committed to providing them with the necessary resources and support to build a better and more stable future. Through our Permanent Supportive Housing Program, we aim to make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve.
Supportive Services
The Permanent Supportive Housing Program at Metropolitan Human Resources provides a range of supportive services aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our clients. These services are designed to address the unique needs of each individual client, and may include:
- Case Management: Our case managers work with our clients to develop individualized support plans that address their specific needs, goals, and aspirations. Case management services are available to all clients and are an essential part of our approach to providing comprehensive support.
- Counseling: Our community partners and organizations offer individual and group counseling services to help our clients address mental health and substance abuse issues. Our community partners and organization staff of counselors are licensed and experienced, and they work closely with our clients to provide a safe and supportive environment where they can address any issues that may be affecting their housing stability.
- Healthcare: We partner with healthcare providers in the community and clients have access to medical and dental care to ensure that our clients receive appropriate medical attention and treatment. Our partners of healthcare services include regular checkups, disease prevention, and general health maintenance.
- Employment and Career Development: We partner with other organizations and community employment services that offer career development services to help our clients develop job skills, find employment, and build a career. Our partners in the community and organization provide training, resume development, and job placement assistance, ensuring that our clients have the tools they need to become self-sufficient.
- Life Skills Training: Metropolitan Human Resources life skills training programs focus on functional everyday skills that help clients maintain stable housing. These skills include budgeting, time management, cooking, and cleaning. By providing these skills, we help our clients build independence and a sense of personal responsibility.
- Social Activities: Metropolitan Human Resources provides social activities to its client to encourage clients to build positive community relationships and social networks while developing new skills. These activities may include group outings, movie nights, and special interest groups.
- Transportation: We offer transportation support to our clients when they are in need of transportation services to ensure they attend necessary medical appointments, employment opportunities, job training, and other necessary activities.
Metropolitan Human Resources Permanent Supportive Housing Program provides a comprehensive set of supportive services that are tailored to meet the individual needs of our clients. With the provision of these services, we aim to improve the health and well being of our clients and support their journey to achieving permanent housing stability.