2007 Maxwell Finalist - Boley Centers, Inc: Pinellas County Safe Haven
Overview:
The Safe Haven was developed to respond directly to a need identified by the local homeless coalition. All residents are mentally ill and most have substance abuse problems. The Safe Haven is designed to serve these chronically homeless adults by providing immediate housing for those who will accept it. All services are based on the individual’s current ability and desire to accept psychiatric treatment and case management. Safe Haven is a “damp” program [a few words to describe what this is] that accommodates tenants in various stages of recovery. Because the project serves people with co-occurring substance use histories and severe mental illness, one of the most significant treatment approaches is that of integrated mental health and substance use treatment.
Video Presentation:
Watch the 20 minute presentation by the Boley Center leadership at the Maxwell Finalist Presentations event on January 24, 2008, including question and answer with the 2007 Maxwell Awards' Advisory Committee.
Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
Target Population: Chronically Homeless
# of new units created: 25
Income level of residents:
- <30% AMI - 100% of residents
Support Services Offered:
- On-site services: psychiatric treatment, case management, integrated mental health and substance abuse treatment, life skills instruction, psycho-educational groups, recover and rehabilitation services, supported employment services
- Off-site services: not specified
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