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Community Outreach offers an
Emergency Shelter Program for up to 7 days for homeless men, women, and
families. We do not allow any alcohol or drug use on our premises
and require clients to be alcohol and drug free for at least 5 days
before they can check into our Emergency Shelter Program. We reserve the
right to ask all of our clients to provide us with a urine sample at any
time.
Clients have access to our food
pantries, our phone, mail and message services, our information and
referral services, and our medical clinics for uninsured community
members.
Our staff is committed to
provide the highest quality of comprehensive services to all of our
clients regardless of their socio-economic background. We strive to
support and assist all of our clients with dignity and respect and
encourage all our clients to apply for our transitional housing program
so that they may learn to Helping people help themselves lead healthy and
productive lives. Clients in need of substance abuse or mental health
treatment services may access these treatment services once they enroll
into our Transitional Housing Program.
Program
Description:
- All clients enrolled into the Emergency Shelter
Program are asked to leave the premises between 9:00AM and 12Noon
and 2:00PM and 5:00PM
- All clients are required to complete daily chores
to keep our facilities clean and beautiful
- Clients who desire to enroll into our
Transitional Housing Program need to fill out an application within
their first three days in the emergency shelter program
Description of
Facility:
- Our mens, womens, and family dorms are located on
the second floor of our main building
- The mens dorm consists of dormitory style
bedrooms with a large, fully equipped kitchen, a dining/community
area, showers, bathrooms, and laundry facilities
- Our family and womens dorm consists of individual
units; each unit is furnished with bunk beds and has a private
bathroom. Each unit has its own cooking and dining area
- A large childrens playroom and a community room
allow families to spend time together playing and relaxing
- All clients have access to our food bank located
on the second floor and basic hygiene supplies are provided
Admission Criteria:
- Head of household must be 18 years or older
- Last alcohol or drug use must be at least 5 days
prior to admission
- Must have completed phone or walk-in screening
before intake appointment will be scheduled
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