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Offers the following services to women and women with children (these are not emergency shelter programs):
30-DAY PROGRAM for women (with or without children) offers shelter with some basic programming Case management and referral services are provided with no fees. Extensions to a 30-day stay are considered on a case by case basis. THIS IS NOT AN EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM. Must call ahead to check on availability and to be screened for shelter programming.
LONG-TERM LIFE RECOVERY for women (with or without children) is available to clients who show that they are open, teachable with a willingness to change to do the hard work of life recovery. Women are offered an opportunity to work on their recovery and life skills for up to 24 months. Focus in on preparation to live independently while continuing to work on spiritual growth, recovery, basic life and work skills. Life recovery clients are reqired to save 75% of any income toward their transition fund.
Offers the following services to women and women with children (these are not emergency shelter programs):
30-DAY PROGRAM for women (with or without children) offers shelter with some basic programming Case management and referral services are provided with no fees. Extensions to a 30-day stay are considered on a case by case basis. THIS IS NOT AN EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM. Must call ahead to check on availability and to be screened for shelter programming.
LONG-TERM LIFE RECOVERY for women (with or without children) is available to clients who show that they are open, teachable with a willingness to change to do the hard work of life recovery. Women are offered an opportunity to work on their recovery and life skills for up to 24 months. Focus in on preparation to live independently while continuing to work on spiritual growth, recovery, basic life and work skills. Life recovery clients are reqired to save 75% of any income toward their transition fund.
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Provides assistance for youth, ages 17 up to age 23, who are preparing to exit or have 'aged out' of foster care or other court ordered placement, meet the challenges of living independently and transition successfully to adulthood.Case Management provides coordination and linkage to available community resources.
Services include life skills training and experimental learning opportunities, assistance in obtaining and maintaining a safe and stable place to live, assistance in identifying and achieving personal education and employment goals, access to financial assistance to meet emergency or short-term needs, and assistance in obtaining medical care and mental health services.
Provides assistance for youth, ages 17 up to age 23, who are preparing to exit or have 'aged out' of foster care or other court ordered placement, meet the challenges of living independently and transition successfully to adulthood.Case Management provides coordination and linkage to available community resources.
Services include life skills training and experimental learning opportunities, assistance in obtaining and maintaining a safe and stable place to live, assistance in identifying and achieving personal education and employment goals, access to financial assistance to meet emergency or short-term needs, and assistance in obtaining medical care and mental health services.
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Veterans Permanent Housing Program is rental assistance for veterans male or female who are experiencing homelessness and problems with mental illness, substance abuse, or co-occurring disorders.
Veterans Transition in Place provides scattered site housing for male or female veterans who are experiencing homelessness and problems with mental illness, substance abuse, or co-occurring disorders. Upon graduation, veterans retain lease of rental.
Veterans Permanent Housing Program is rental assistance for veterans male or female who are experiencing homelessness and problems with mental illness, substance abuse, or co-occurring disorders.
Veterans Transition in Place provides scattered site housing for male or female veterans who are experiencing homelessness and problems with mental illness, substance abuse, or co-occurring disorders. Upon graduation, veterans retain lease of rental.
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New Life Program lasts approximately one year and is designed for those seeking a new life in Christ and a life free from the bondage of sin and addiction.
New Life Program lasts approximately one year and is designed for those seeking a new life in Christ and a life free from the bondage of sin and addiction.
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Programs include:
Transitional Living Program (Ames, Boone, Marshalltown) - Single individuals ages 16-21
Rapid Rehousing (Ames, Boone, Des Moines, Marshalltown) - Single individuals ages 18-24
Lighthouse (Boone, Des Moines) - Families with parents ages 16-24
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (Des Moines) - Single individuals or families ages 18-24 based on income
Programs include:
Transitional Living Program (Ames, Boone, Marshalltown) - Single individuals ages 16-21
Rapid Rehousing (Ames, Boone, Des Moines, Marshalltown) - Single individuals ages 18-24
Lighthouse (Boone, Des Moines) - Families with parents ages 16-24
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (Des Moines) - Single individuals or families ages 18-24 based on income
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Heartland Bridges is a short-term transitional housing program offered by Heartland Family Service that is designed to assist people with a diagnosed mental health or co-occurring condition while they transition to stability in the community. The goal of the program is to help clients secure permanent housing and connect them with community-based mental health or substance abuse services and avoid unnecessary incarceration.
The program aims to provide a home-like, trauma-informed experience for clients. Program staff are available 24 hours a day at the facility for resident oversight and assistance. The building is composed of 15 beds that are arranged in either single- or double-occupancy bedrooms and bathrooms. The space also offers a family-style kitchen, dining room, and living room. Residents pay 30% of their income toward their living expenses at the facility.
Staff can help clients:
-- Create a plan for housing
-- Connect to services to improve physical and mental health
-- Support in recovery from substance use
-- Support in finding employment or applying for Social Security benefits
-- Connect to programs that help with life skills (cooking/cleaning, budgeting, relationship/communication skills, using community resources, etc.)
Applicants must complete a screening form available on the website: www.heartlandfamilyservice.org/counseling-prevention/heartland-bridges-program
Heartland Bridges is a short-term transitional housing program offered by Heartland Family Service that is designed to assist people with a diagnosed mental health or co-occurring condition while they transition to stability in the community. The goal of the program is to help clients secure permanent housing and connect them with community-based mental health or substance abuse services and avoid unnecessary incarceration.
The program aims to provide a home-like, trauma-informed experience for clients. Program staff are available 24 hours a day at the facility for resident oversight and assistance. The building is composed of 15 beds that are arranged in either single- or double-occupancy bedrooms and bathrooms. The space also offers a family-style kitchen, dining room, and living room. Residents pay 30% of their income toward their living expenses at the facility.
Staff can help clients:
-- Create a plan for housing
-- Connect to services to improve physical and mental health
-- Support in recovery from substance use
-- Support in finding employment or applying for Social Security benefits
-- Connect to programs that help with life skills (cooking/cleaning, budgeting, relationship/communication skills, using community resources, etc.)
Applicants must complete a screening form available on the website: www.heartlandfamilyservice.org/counseling-prevention/heartland-bridges-program
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There are a total of 10 studio apartments, 15 two-bedroom apartments (4 persons) and 8 three-bedroom apartments (6 persons), for a total of 118 maximum residents.
Residents receive furnished living accommodations, case management, employment assistance, substance abuse support, and mental health referrals.
There are a total of 10 studio apartments, 15 two-bedroom apartments (4 persons) and 8 three-bedroom apartments (6 persons), for a total of 118 maximum residents.
Residents receive furnished living accommodations, case management, employment assistance, substance abuse support, and mental health referrals.
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*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.
*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.
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Unity House offers a place where men in recovery from addiction learn to live together in harmony and help each other grow in their sobriety.
Residents come from a recovery program or other areas when they need additional structure and support before returning to their homes and communities. The 7 houses have a resident manager, strict format, and structure to keep the house in order and the men sober in an environment that provides fertile ground for people to grow.
Unity House offers a place where men in recovery from addiction learn to live together in harmony and help each other grow in their sobriety.
Residents come from a recovery program or other areas when they need additional structure and support before returning to their homes and communities. The 7 houses have a resident manager, strict format, and structure to keep the house in order and the men sober in an environment that provides fertile ground for people to grow.
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