Programs : Transitional Housing

Supported by a multi-year grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Transitional Housing Program is a six-bed facility that provides Latino men in recovery with a structured, drug-free home. During their time in the Transitional House, residents are able to stabilize employment, save money, and progress toward independence.

"Neighbors' Consejo is a large family that helps all Spanish-speaking people"

-Mario

The Transitional Housing Program is fully-certified through the Department of Health as a Community Residential Facility (CRF). In order to remain active in the program, all residents are required to attend rehabilitative therapy, A.A. group meetings, and individual counseling sessions. Neighbors' Consejo supports each resident and offers ongoing case management services.

Clients who live and study in the program together are more likely to draw support and help one another through the recovery process. The goal of the transitional housing program is to provide a stable foundation upon which residents can build a healthy and productive lifestyle.

During a period of 6-9 months, residents receive a wide range of supportive services, including substance abuse and mental health counselling and treatment, life skills, vocational training, employment services and ongoing case management. By the end of their stay, participants have stable employment, a savings account and have made real progress toward independence.

During 2002, 12 homeless men successfully participated in and graduated from the program and, with our support, transitioned into independent living environments.

Betty Martinez (Case Manager), Miguel Estrada (House Manager)

For more detail on the transitional housing/case management team and to view their biographies, click here.