Permanent Housing Program

Successful graduates of the Bridge House and Grace House treatment program have the opportunity to be further supported in their recovery by applying to the Permanent Housing Program. The Permanent Housing Program, which is located at Grace House of New Orleans, is for persons who are having difficulty securing affordable housing or who would otherwise be homeless. The program is designed for those graduates with low income who are also living with a verifiable disability.

A client’s disability can be defined as an ongoing struggle with substance abuse. They must have documented evidence of how this has been an continual source of difficulty and how it has negatively affected their ability to function as a fully productive man or woman in society.

This program should be viewed as an opportunity to maintain stable
housing and employment while working on maintaining sobriety.
A graduate may consider trying to further his or herself by obtaining new skills,
furthering their education, or living independently.

Special consideration is given in that transitioning from a treatment setting
to independent living is a significant life event. This may be a time that
graduates experience various stressors associated with a sober, self-governing
lifestyle, possibly for the first time. Therefore, the Permanent Housing Program
has integrated well-rounded guidelines for participants that include an Aftercare
group once a week, one individual counseling session and home visit per month, and a service plan with consumer-created goals. The Housing Counselor will work closely with participants in ensuring all guidelines are followed, as well as offering Case Management services, Employment Services, and Rental Assistance.

Special points of interest:

· Case Management Services

· Employment Services

· Rental Assistance

· Drug Screens

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