providing pathways to self-sufficiency through active intervention in poverty and homelessness...
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Providing pathways to self-sufficiency through active intervention in poverty and homelessness
Presented by Rachel Post, L.C.S.W., Director of Supportive Housing & Employment
About CCC
Since 1979 Affordable housing
integrated with Healthcare, Addictions Treatment, Mental Health, and Employment Services
Over 15,000 low-income and homeless individuals access services annually
501(c)3 Non-profit organization
8NW8
Residents in the community room
The Continuum of Care
Outpatient & Residential A&D Treatment
Employment Services Business Enterprises
Affordable Permanent & Transitional Housing
Primary, Behavioral and Complementary Medical Care
HomelessnessAddictions
Mental Illness
Chronic Health
Trauma
Uninsured
Unemployment
Criminality
CCC – Housing
20 residential buildings with 1,337 units
– 962 (72%) are Alcohol and Drug Free Community (ADFC) housing
379 transitional and 583 permanent ADFC units
– 375 non ADFC (low barrier) SRO units
– 165 Shelter Plus Care vouchers
– 176 units under renovation
The Estate – renovation completed in December 2007
CCC Health and Recovery Services
Old Town Clinic (OTC)– Medical and psychiatric care to
homeless clients– Opened in 1983; CCC assumed
management in 2001– Federally Qualified Health
Center– Member of the Coalition of
Community Health Clinics
8NW8, and Old Town Clinic staff and client (inset)
Homeless Veterans
Nationally veterans are estimated to make up 23% of the homeless population
In Dec. 2004, Portland’s 10 Yr. Plan “Home Again” estimated 17,000 individuals homeless in Mult. County
Given above estimate of 23%, this means about 4,000 homeless vets locally, however the National Coalition of Homeless Veterans places that estimate at 7,000.
2007 Veterans Served:
Alcohol & Drug Treatment 77
Detox Center 134
Primary Medical Care 201
Psychiatric Outpatient Care 50
Total Visits (combined) 5,298
Health & Recovery Services to Veterans
Some clients – in multiple service areas – may be counted more than once.
WorkSource: Employment Services
Features a variety of employment support services specifically for homeless and low income clients
2,400 served in 24,000 visits in FY 06/07
555 Veterans (23%)
Located in the Shoreline
WorkSource staff
WorkSource – Veteran Programs
Homeless Veteran Reintegration Project
800 unduplicated individuals served since FY 04/05
More than 400 employment placements
Average wage of $10.66/hour
Compensated work therapy: 62
736 housing placements (Shelters, Per Diem, Permanent Housing)
Over 800 referrals to VA medical and benefits
Referrals from White City, VA Medical, TPI/Clark Center, Salvation Army Harbor Light, Faith-based organization
WorkSource – Veteran Programs
Veterans Grant Per Diem Program 154 served in 50 units since
inception in 2/05 87 employment placements $11.56 per hour 33 Compensated Work Therapy 55 exits to permanent housing 45 exits to transitional housing 13,500 visits 88 secured disability benefits
Henry?
WorkSource Supported Employment
150 units of Transitional ADFC housing Majority have histories of incarceration Over half w/ co-occurring mental health disorders 44% meet definition of chronically homeless Since June 2007, 140 placements in permanent housing
and 117 employed at exit 78% remain in perm. housing, clean and sober and
employed 1 year post exit. Funding: HUD McKinney, HUD Emergency Shelter
Grant, City General Funds
WorkSource Supported Employment
Uses the Individual Placement and Support model, a SAMHSA evidence based practice
Team approach: case managers, employment spec. Assertive engagement and outreach Competitive work Rapid job search Continuous work-based assessment Follow along supports Client preferences and assisted job search Services provided in community rather than office
Benefits and Entitlement Specialist Team
Initiated in 2007 to speed access to SSI/DI Medicaid/Medicare benefits.
MOU with SSA and Oregon DDS to expedite applications for disability.
Goal of application to award 120 days
The first award was made 16 days after application submitted.
Uses the national SOAR model