HELP OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
Programs
Housing And Case Management For The Homeless
HELP OF SOUTHERN NEVADA (HELP) HAS BEEN PROVIDING HOUSING AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES FOR OVER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS. HELP HAS BEEN WORKING WITH THE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS POPULATION SINCE 2005 WHEN THE PILOT PROJECT ORGANIZATIONS UNITED TO REACH EDUCATE AND ASSIST THE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS (O.U.T.R.E.A.C.H.) BEGAN. THIS PROJECT WAS IMPLEMENTED TO ASSIST THE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS USING THE HOUSING FIRST AND HARM REDUCTION MODEL, IN WHICH CLIENTS ARE IMMEDIATELY HOUSED AND THEN BARRIERS ARE WORKED ON. IN JULY 2014, COORDINATED ENTRY BEGAN IN CLARK COUNTY. ANYONE IDENTIFYING AS HOMELESS CAN BE REFERRED TO CLARK COUNTY FOR A HOUSING ASSESSMENT OR TO COMPLETE AN ASSESSMENT WITH THE CRISIS TEAMS WHO WORK IN PLACES NOT MEANT FOR HUMAN HABITATION. THEY CAN ALSO COME TO HELP OF SOUTHERN NEVADA. ONCE THE ASSESSMENT IS COMPLETE, IT IS SENT TO THE COMMUNITY MATCHERS, WHO WILL SEND THE REFERRAL TO A HOUSING PROVIDER WHO HAS VACANCIES. HELP'S NEW BEGINNINGS; HELP THEM HOME; CABHI 2; HEALTHY LIVING; HOSPITAL TO HOME; BUILT FOR ZERO; THE NEXT STEP; A NEW START; ANTHEM SHARED HOUSING ARE HOUSING PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TO CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, WHO HAVE A DOCUMENTED DISABILITY. THESE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON PROVIDING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO CLIENTS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO BECOMING SELF-SUFFICIENT AND SELF-RELIANT. ALL INTENSIVE CASE MANAGERS (ICM) ARE SSI/SSDI OUTREACH, ACCESS, AND RECOVERY (S.O.A.R.) CERTIFIED BY THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION. THIS ALLOWS THE ICM TO EXPEDITE THE BENEFITS APPLICATION FOR OUR CLIENTS WITH PERMANENT DISABILITIES. SOME ICM'S ARE SNAP (SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM) CERTIFIED. THIS ALLOWS THE ICM TO ASSIST THE CLIENT WITH THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR FOOD STAMPS. THERE ARE NOW 18 HOUSING QUALITY STANDARD INSPECTORS (HQS) TO ENSURE WHEN CLIENTS ARE MOVING INTO THEIR APARTMENTS, IT MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE HOUSING AUTHORITIES STANDARDS. THESE CLIENTS ARE CONNECTED WITH SERVICES TO STABILIZE THEIR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND ADDRESS OTHER BARRIERS THAT HAVE LED TO THEIR HOMELESSNESS. THE MAIN GOAL IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO PERSONS WHO ARE HOMELESS WITH A DISABILITY AND FIND APPROPRIATE HOUSING WHILE THEY ENGAGE IN TREATMENT TO OVERCOME BARRIERS AND BECOMING SELF-SUFFICIENT. PROGRAM STATISTICS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR: -NUMBER OF CLIENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM YEAR: 1. NEW BEGINNINGS - 159 2. HELP THEM HOME - 63 3. THE NEXT STEP - 19 4. HEALTHY LIVING - 161 5. CAHBI 2 - 17 6. HOSPITAL TO HOME - 69 7. BUILT FOR ZERO - 13 8. A NEW START - 110 9. ANTHEM SHARED HOUSING- 4 -NUMBER OF CLIENTS DISCHARGED THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM YEAR: 1. NEW BEGINNINGS - 58 2. HELP THEM HOME - 23 3. THE NEXT STEP - 19 4. HEALTHY LIVING - 57 5. CAHBI 2 - 17 6. HOSPITAL TO HOME - 20 7. BUILT FOR ZERO - 13 8. A NEW START - 56 9. ANTHEM SHARED HOUSING-0 -NUMBER OF CLIENTS BROUGHT ON TO CASELOAD: 1. NEW BEGINNINGS - 83 2. HELP THEM HOME - 19 3. THE NEXT STEP - 2 4. HEALTHY LIVING - 53 5. CAHBI 2 - 0 6. HOSPITAL TO HOME - 21 7. BUILT FOR ZERO - 0 8. A NEW START - 44 9. ANTHEM SHARED HOUSING- 4 -NUMBER OF ACTIVE CLIENTS AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM YEAR: 1. NEW BEGINNINGS - 107 2. HELP THEM HOME - 45 3. THE NEXT STEP - 0 4. HEALTHY LIVING - 107 5. CAHBI 2 - 0 6. HOSPITAL TO HOME - 52 7. BUILT FOR ZERO - 14 8. A NEW START - 56 9. ANTHEM SHARED HOUSING- 4 - CLIENTS WITH STABLE EXITS FROM THE PROGRAM: 1. NEW BEGINNINGS - 87.69% 2. HELP THEM HOME - 96% 3. THE NEXT STEP - 95.83% 4. HEALTHY LIVING - 54.39% 5. CAHBI 2 - 100% 6. HOSPITAL TO HOME - 40% 7. BUILT FOR ZERO - 100% 8. A NEW START - 100% 9. ANTHEM SHARED HOUSING- 0% - CLIENTS WHO ARE VETERANS: 1. NEW BEGINNINGS - 5 2. HELP THEM HOME - 3 3. THE NEXT STEP - 0 4. HEALTHY LIVING - 9 5. CAHBI 2 - 0 6. HOSPITAL TO HOME - 0 7. BUILT FOR ZERO - 0 8. A NEW START - 0 9. ANTHEM SHARED HOUSING- 0 -PERCENTAGE OF CLIENTS WHO INCREASED JOBS, INCOME, EXITED TO KNOW DESTINATIONS: 1. NEW BEGINNINGS A. EMPLOYMENT - 1.69% B. INCREASED OR SUSTAINED OTHER CASE INCOME - 35.03% C. IMPROVED EDUCATION - 4% D. EXITED TO KNOWN DESTINATIONS - 100% 2. HELP THEM HOME A. EMPLOYMENT - 1.43% B. INCREASED OR SUSTAINED OTHER CASH INCOME - 42.86% C. IMPROVED EDUCATION - 11.43% D. EXITED TO KNOWN DESTINATIONS - 100% 3. HEALTHY LIVING A. EMPLOYMENT - 2.42% B. INCREASED OR SUSTAINED OTHER CASH INCOME - 20% C. IMPROVED EDUCATION - 3.23% D. EXITED TO KNOWN DESTINATIONS - 100% 4. CABHI 2 A. EMPLOYMENT - 0% B. INCREASED OR SUSTAINED OTHER CASH INCOME - 4.35% C. IMPROVED EDUCATION - 0% D. EXITED TO KNOWN DESTINATIONS - 100% 5. HOSPITAL TO HOME A. EMPLOYMENT - 7.25% B. INCREASED OR SUSTAINED OTHER CASH INCOME - 17.39% C. IMPROVED EDUCATION - 3.08% D. EXITED TO KNOWN DESTINATIONS - 100% 6. THE NEXT STEP A. EMPLOYMENT - 0% B. INCREASED OR SUSTAINED OTHER CASH INCOME - 20.83 % C. IMPROVED EDUCATION -0% D. EXITED TO KNOWN DESTINATIONS - 100% 7. BUILT FOR ZERO A. EMPLOYMENT -7.69% B. INCREASED OR SUSTAINED OTHER CASH INCOME - 46.15% C. IMPROVED EDUCATION - 0% D. EXITED TO KNOWN DESTINATIONS -100 % 8. A NEW START A. EMPLOYMENT -22.73 % B. INCREASED OR SUSTAINED OTHER CASH INCOME - 43.18% C. IMPROVED EDUCATION - 19.10% D. EXITED TO KNOWN DESTINATIONS - 100% 9. ANTHEM SHARED HOUSING A. EMPLOYMENT - 0% B. INCREASED OR SUSTAINED OTHER CASH INCOME - 75% C. IMPROVED EDUCATION - 0% D. EXITED TO KNOWN DESTINATIONS - 0%GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$5.3MWeatherization Assistance Program
WEATHERIZATION WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ASSISTS LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS BY CONDUCTING ENERGY EFFICIENT ASSESSMENTS/AUDITS. THESE AUDITS WILL DETERMINE WHAT THE HOME NEEDS AND WILL BE ADDRESSED BASED ON A PRIORITY LIST OF ENERGY EFFICIENT MEASURES THAT WILL BE INSTALLED IN QUALIFIED CLIENT HOMES. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO HOMES OCCUPIED BY SENIOR CITIZENS, HOUSEHOLDS WITH CHILDREN UNDER SIX, OR DISABLED CLIENTS TO ASSIST FOR A SAFE AND HEALTHY HOME AND IN REDUCING THEIR MONTHLY UTILITY COSTS. OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES MEASURES SUCH AS HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, WATER HEATER AND OVEN REPLACEMENT, SOLAR SCREENS, ATTIC INSULATION, REFRIGERATORS, WEATHER-STRIPPING, LOW-FLOW SHOWERHEADS, AND OTHER ENERGY SAVING MEASURES. A TOTAL OF 151 HOMES WERE SERVED DURING THE 2021/2022 PROGRAM YEAR.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.9MShannon West Homeless Youth Center
SHANNON WEST HOMELESS YOUTH CENTER (SWHYC) SHANNON WEST HOMELESS YOUTH CENTER (SWHYC) IS A LOW BARRIER SHELTER THAT PROVIDES SERVICES FOR HOMELESS YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 16-24. THE YOUTH CENTER MOTIVATES RESIDENTS TOWARDS REACHING SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY OFFERING SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, TRANSITIONAL SERVICES, AND OTHER SERVICES TO ASSIST THE YOUTH OUT OF HOMELESSNESS. SWHYC COLLABORATES WITH A NUMBER OF AGENCIES, TO ENSURE THE YOUTH HAVE THE RESOURCES NECESSARY FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE COMMUNITY. HELP OF SOUTHERN NEVADA, THE SHANNON WEST HOMELESS YOUTH CENTER IS HOUSED IN A 37,000 SQUARE FT. BUILDING LOCATED AT 1650 E. FLAMINGO ROAD. THE FACILITY CAN HOUSE UP TO 150 HOMELESS YOUTH. THE PROGRAM IS OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY AND ACCEPTS YOUTH FOR INTAKES AT ANY TIME. THE FACILITY IS MONITORED BY TRAINED PROFESSIONAL 24 HOURS A DAY. PROGRAM STATISTICS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022: YOUTH SERVED -729 MALES- 492 FEMALES-207 TRANSGENDER-20 NON-BINARY- 10 RACE AMERICAN INDIAN, ALASKA NATIVE, OR INDIGENOUS- 14 ASIAN OR ASIAN AMERICAN-5 BLACK, AFRICAN AMERICAN, OR AFRICAN-419 NATIVE HAWAIIAN OR PACIFIC ISLANDER-41 WHITE-181 MULTIPLE RACES-69 DISABILITIES DISABLED ADULTS- 80.93 % PHYSICAL DISABILITIES- 4.94% DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES- 24.01% CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS- 20.71% MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS-50.21% ALCOHOL USE DISORDER-2.33% DRUG USE DISORDER 31.82% BOTH ALCOHOL/DRUG USE DISORDER 17.97% SERVICES CASE MANAGEMENT SESSIONS- 1406 OBTAINED BIRTH CERTIFICATES- 79 OBTAINED NEVADA ID-45 EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS- 715 ENROLLED IN HIGH SCHOOL - 8 DIPLOMA COMPLETED - 11 ENROLLED IN ADULT EDUCATION CREDIT RETRIEVAL-17 OBTAINED EMPLOYMENT- 195 RESIDENTS WHO EXITED TO PERMANENT DESTINATIONS- 286GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$2.3M
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