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Offers the following services for domestic violence victims and their families, advocacy related to medical, civil, and legal needs, 24-hour crisis hotline, counseling, emergency shelter, long term housing options, and safety planning.

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Transitional Housing/Shelter
Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Domestic Violence Hotlines

Provides housing for chronically homeless adults. This program allows for a focus on specific Chronically Homeless sub-populations in need in the community, such as women, persons with mental illness, substance abuse problems, or dual diagnosis; veterans; or those with HIV/AIDS.

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Transitional Housing/Shelter
Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing

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.

12-month residence program for those coming out of addiction. Applications are accepted each quarter. Call for more information.

Designated dual-diagnosis/co-occurring mental health & substance abuse treatment facility. Gateway is able to provide treatment to those with substance use disorder, with or without a mental health diagnosis.

Substance use treatment options vary by location, but may include:

-- Residential treatment.

-- Outpatient treatment.

-- Virtual addiction treatment.

-- Detoxification.

Services may include:

-- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT).

-- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

-- Dilectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

-- Co-Occuring Diagnosis/Dual Diagnosis Treatment.

-- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).

-- Mindfulness-Based Sobriety.

-- Motivational Interviewing (MI).

-- Recovery Support Groups.

-- Trauma-Responsive Treatment.

-- 12-Step Facilitation.

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Transitional Housing/Shelter
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
General Counseling Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Gambling Disorder Counseling
Comprehensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Inpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities
Integrated Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment
DUI Offender Programs
Assessment for Substance Use Disorders
Medication Based Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
Homeless families with children participate in a housing and supportive services project for up to 24 months.

Services to runaway, homeless, near-homeless and street-dependent youth. Array of services includes shelter, street outreach, transitional living, and maternity group home.

24-hour crisis line for youth needing emergency assistance.

Emergency services include shelter program (short-term), Transitional Living Program (TLP), and Maternity Group Home (MGH) for up to 18 months. A variety of support services are provided for youth while in residence.

Require authorization of parent or guardian within 72 hours of placement for shelter placements and housing services.

Services include housing, all meals, transportation to school and scheduled appointments. Must be involved in daily residential activities including hygiene, meal preparation, scheduling activities, laundry, and facility upkeep.

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Youth Shelters
Maternity Homes
Runaway/Homeless Youth Helplines
Transitional Housing/Shelter

Offers the following services to women and women with children (these are not emergency shelter programs):

SHELTER offers short term shelter to meet the basic needs such as shelter, meals, and daily essentials, including clothing, hygiene items and laundry. Case management and referral services are provided with no fees. Please call ahead Monday- Friday between 8am-4:30pm to check on availability.

LONG-TERM LIFE RECOVERY for women (with or without children) is available to clients who are open and 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 required to save 75% of any income toward their transition fund.

Homeless families with children participate in a housing and supportive services project for up to 24 months.
Homeless families with children participate in a housing and supportive services project for up to 24 months.
Coordinated Entry is the front door to homeless services. It is the first point of contact for those who need housing assistance. It provides guidance to anyone experiencing homelessness to the correct support and housing programs most appropriate to their situation.

PROACTIVE AND SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS
STREET OUTREACH: collaborate with local partners to meet individuals and families experiencing homelessness where they are and offer assistance in camps and on the street.
LIBRARY OUTREACH: regular hours at libraries in Ames, Boone and Marshalltown where people experiencing homelessness can meet with a case worker and work on a housing plan.
EMERGENCY SHELTER: short-term emergency shelter and housing support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Provides food, financial education, and health and wellbeing assistance.

LONG-TERM PROGRAMS
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: client-focused services based on the degree of need and the severity of barriers individual/families are facing. Will help clients secure affordable housing and provide the tools needed to overcome financial barriers and maintain a permanent home. Individualized support services, including life skills counseling, employment assistance, budgeting and financial literacy, and community resources referrals are also provided.
RAPID RE-HOUSING: is a time limited program, with temporary financial housing assistance and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness leading to permanent housing and self-sufficiency. The timeframe will be from a minimum of one month to typically a maximum of six months of rental assistance.
CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY SERVICES: connects clients to various external programs and community resources to help them achieve sustainable, healthy outcomes.

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Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Homeless Shelter
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Transitional Housing/Shelter

Offers a long-term residential program (9 to 12 months) that offers comprehensive help and hope to men, women, and children in desperate circumstances such as addiction, domestic violence, or destructive relationships Provides, spiritual guidance, recovery and relapse prevention training, general life skills training and application, mentoring, physical fitness and wellness coaching, art and music therapy, cultural recreation, and child care assistance.

Transitional housing available to individuals experiencing homelessness and HIV. Provides up to 24 months of housing with linkage and referrals to services, depending on individual needs.

May provide the following referrals:

- Medical services.

- Mental health services.

- Substance abuse treatment.

- And more.

If HIV-negative, see PC3 program.

Transitional Housing helps individuals move from homelessness and addiction to a stable living environment. MTKO currently has three Transitional Houses - one for men and one for women. Our Transitional Houses include a 5 bed men's house, a 6 bed women's house, and a 7 bed men's house. To be eligible for Transitional Housing, participants must be experiencing homelessness and have a substance use diagnosis.

Intensive case management and substance abuse counseling focused on relapse prevention work in tandem to assist residents in maintaining sobriety, accessing services, securing employment, and becoming productive members of the community.

Participants engage in weekly counseling/case management sessions. Our goals include maintaining abstinence from substances, working a program of recovery, gaining employment, saving money, working on cleaning up the wreckage of their past and transitioning to independent permanent housing.

Minimum stay is 6 months, while maximum stay is 2 years depending on the individual's circumstances. Participants are required to pay a $20.00 monthly program fee and volunteer at Matt Talbot.

Up to 18 months of residential housing for youth ages 16-21 experiencing homelessness, have runaway, or are aging out of foster care. Living accommodations, independent living skills training, educational opportunities, counseling, advocacy, referral services, and mentoring of youth in a person-centered approach. Each individual's innate talents are identified and shaped to empower the individual with the tools necessary to become a productive member of society.

Offers a variety of services to address the full range of housing needs Veterans may have. Services include:

Prevention services such as Supportive Services for Veteran Families that keep Veterans from becoming homeless.

Residential services such as the Health Care for Homeless Veterans Contracted Residential Services or Grant and Per Diem programs provide temporary placement, in the form of emergency or transitional housing, for Veterans who need a place to stay right now.

Permanent housing services such as the Supportive Services for Veteran Families and HUD-VA Supportive Housing, or HUD-VASH, programs connect Veterans to affordable housing in their communities. These services come with either short or long-term rental subsidies, case management, and varying levels of wrap-around supportive services to ensure that Veterans have all the necessary resources to stay housed.

VA also has programs to assist Veterans in the criminal justice system with accessing VA services, help Veterans gain meaningful employment, or take care of their health needs through primary care tailored to the unique access barriers that Veterans experiencing homelessness face.

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Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing
Transitional Housing/Shelter

Designated dual-diagnosis/co-occurring mental health & substance abuse treatment facility. Gateway is able to provide treatment to those with substance use disorder, with or without a mental health diagnosis.

Substance use treatment options vary by location, but may include:

-- Residential treatment.

-- Outpatient treatment.

-- Virtual addiction treatment.

-- Detoxification.

Services may include:

-- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT).

-- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

-- Dilectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

-- Co-Occuring Diagnosis/Dual Diagnosis Treatment.

-- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).

-- Mindfulness-Based Sobriety.

-- Motivational Interviewing (MI).

-- Recovery Support Groups.

-- Trauma-Responsive Treatment.

-- 12-Step Facilitation.

Categories

Transitional Housing/Shelter
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
General Counseling Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Gambling Disorder Counseling
Comprehensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Inpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities
Integrated Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment
DUI Offender Programs
Assessment for Substance Use Disorders
Medication Based Treatment for Substance Use Disorders

Designated dual-diagnosis/co-occurring mental health & substance abuse treatment facility. Gateway is able to provide treatment to those with substance use disorder, with or without a mental health diagnosis.

Substance use treatment options vary by location, but may include:

-- Residential treatment.

-- Outpatient treatment.

-- Virtual addiction treatment.

-- Detoxification.

Services may include:

-- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT).

-- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

-- Dilectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

-- Co-Occuring Diagnosis/Dual Diagnosis Treatment.

-- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).

-- Mindfulness-Based Sobriety.

-- Motivational Interviewing (MI).

-- Recovery Support Groups.

-- Trauma-Responsive Treatment.

-- 12-Step Facilitation.

Categories

Transitional Housing/Shelter
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
General Counseling Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Gambling Disorder Counseling
Comprehensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Inpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities
Integrated Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment
DUI Offender Programs
Assessment for Substance Use Disorders
Medication Based Treatment for Substance Use Disorders

Provides Transitional Housing and Outreach case management and support for Single mothers with children in their care and Women aged 18-24 who have aged out of the Foster Care system.

An optional opportunity for clients in the Branching Out Independent Living Program. Provides affordable, safe, temporary living spaces to young adults ages 18 to 26. Young adults in the program are surrounded by on-site support services to help them advance their careers, achieve their academic goals and develop the necessary skills to be independent.

Provides an emergency shelter for young men and young women. The staff work with the youth and their families to solidify permanent housing, education, and an on-going support network. Services are available to both pregnant and/or parenting teens.

Serves as a resource for young adults ages 17 to 21 who struggle with a lack of housing, support, education and independent living skills. The program provides safe, secure housing and mentors who guide youth in developing the skills needed to transition to independent living.

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Independent Living Communities/Complexes
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Provides help with emergency shelter and transitional housing for Des Moines County communities.

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Transitional Housing/Shelter
Homeless Shelter
A transitional residence for men coming home from prison. Peer mentors, who have been through the criminal justice system themselves and found the path to success, will support each resident on their journey back into the community.

Provides outreach, emergency shelter, and transitional living services to homeless young adults and any dependents. Offers outreach services including basic needs, life skills, employment, and education prep/support, transportation, health/wellness, and additional referrals. Participants may also access emergency shelter services in the event that all other shelter options have been exhausted, or an individual is unable to access shelter for any reason.