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TRANSITIONAL HOUSING | THE BEACON

Provides a women's transitional living program for women in crisis or in need of rehabilitation services. Minimum stay of 4 months with a maximum stay of two years; 3 meals and snacks provided; no alcohol or illegal drugs allowed, and random drug testing performed. Substance abuse, mental health and medical assessments are required upon arrival. Intensive Case Management provided: residents are required to find employment and maintain appointments for counseling, aftercare, and support groups. Rent does begin to accrue upon move in, at a rate of $420 per month. No deposit required.

*The Beacon is not an emergency housing program. Pre-screen required.

Support groups are open to the public, but are for women only:
1. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays at 7pm.
2. Alcoholics Anonymous, Wednesday at 7pm.
3. Empowerment, First Wednesday at 7 pm.
4. Narcotics Anonymous, Thursday at 7 pm.

Physical Address

1717 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309

Hours

Mon 4:30 am - 10:30 pm; Tue 4:30 am - 10:30 pm; Wed 4:30 am - 10:30 pm; Thu 4:30 am - 10:30 pm; Fri 4:30 am - 10:30 pm; Sat 4:30 am - 10:30 pm; Sun 4:30 am - 10:30 pm;

Application process

Application online under "apply to stay" tab.

Fee

$420/month

Required documents

Eligibility

Residents must be female, single (no men/children) and over age 18, not currently pregnant

Languages

English

Agency info

THE BEACON

Women's transitional living program with rehabilitation services.