SHELTER ASSOCIATION OF WASHTENAW COUNTY
Programs
Residential Support Program
THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM - PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER AND SUPPORTS TO HOMELESS MEN AND WOMEN IN WASHTENAW COUNTY EACH YEAR. EACH CLIENT PARTNERS WITH A SAWC CASE MANAGER TO CREATE MUTUAL GOALS IN A HOUSING PLAN. THE PLAN FOCUSES ON OVERCOMING HOUSING BARRIERS THROUGH REFERRALS TO HOUSING RESOURCES AND VOUCHERS, BENEFIT COORDINATION, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTS. EACH YEAR, THE SHELTER ASSOCIATION ADVOCATES FOR MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN WASHTENAW COUNTY. THE SAWC HAS A GOAL OF ASSISTING AT LEAST 60% OF RESIDENTIAL GUESTS TO LOCATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING EACH YEAR. CLIENTS ARE ALSO PROVIDED ASSISTANCE WITH ADDRESSING OTHER NEEDS INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL DISABILITY, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, HELP WITH FINDING EMPLOYMENT, AND MEDICAL NEEDS AMONG OTHERS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.6MNon-Residential Housing Assistance
THE SHELTER NON-RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM - AIDS UP TO 60-85 INDIVIDUALS AT A TIME TO LOCATE SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A CASE MANAGER TO ASSIST THE CLIENT WITH ACCESSING SUPPORTIVE NETWORKS IN THE COMMUNITY TO END THEIR HOMELESSNESS BEFORE A RESIDENTIAL BED BECOMES AVAILABLE. IN FISCAL YEAR 2022, 117 PERSONS SECURED HOUSING IN THIS PROGRAM WITHOUT HAVING TO STAY A NIGHT IN SHELTER. ADDITIONAL BASIC NEEDS SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE AN ONSITE MEDICAL CLINIC, LAUNDRY, STORAGE, SHOWERS, PHONE AND MAIL ACCESS. CLIENTS ARE ALSO PROVIDED ASSISTANCE WITH ADDRESSING OTHER RELATED NEEDS INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH, DISABILITY, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND HELP WITH FINDING EMPLOYMENT.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$649.7KIntegrated Health Clinic Services
HEALTH CLINIC - PACKARD HEALTH PARTNERS WITH THE SHELTER ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE AND A ONCE A WEEK PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC FOR MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATIONS AND MEDICATION REVIEWS. IN THE 2022 FISCAL YEAR, THE SAWC/PACKARD COLLABORATION SERVED OVER 194 PERSONS. THIS INTEGRATED CARE MODEL IS SUCCESSFUL IN LINKING A VULNERABLE, PRIORITY POPULATION TO VITAL MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL CARE FOR THOSE WITH REDUCED MEDICAL ADHERENCE AND ACCESS TO CARE. THE NEEDS OF THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS HAS INCREASED; THE PERCENTAGE OF CLIENTS WITH A DISABILITY HAS INCREASED FROM 46% TO OVER 70% IN THE LAST THREE YEARS, MAKING THIS PROGRAM VITAL TO OUR EFFORTS TO END HOMELESSNESS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$363.8K
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