Supported Housing Program

Gateway's Supported Housing Program

The Gateway Supported Housing Program provides permanent housing for 46 individuals in Ulster County and 8 individuals in Dutchess County. The purpose of this program is to enhance the individual participant's options for choosing, accessing, and maintaining preferred long term housing, and provide support needed to maximize the recipient's successful integration into independent community living.

The program will rely on the participant's role in identifying their housing needs and actively pursuing the skills needed to succeed in their preferred housing.

The program intends to expand the variety and amount of affordable housing available to serious and persistently mentally ill persons and assist them in maintaining their residence in the community.

TARGET POPULATION

Individuals discharged from certified community residence programs at all levels and psychiatric centers as well as individuals that are currently homeless or living in such inferior housing that it puts them at high risk of hospitalization.

SERVICES PROVIDED

Assistance in Obtaining Housing
Financial Assistance

a. Start up funds for:

One time rent and utility security deposits and phone installation fees
House furnishings such as furniture, bedding, kitchen equipment, etc.
Minor apartment rehabilitation

b. Rent stipend to assist meeting rent and utility obligations

Support Services

Prior to placement:

Processing incoming referrals
Assist in identifying housing need
Assist in lease negotiation
Assist in purchases for apartment set-up and move in
Establish budget and payment schedule
Development of Individual Support plan prior to move in

After move in:

Emergency services
Home visits as per Support Plan
Ongoing case management and advocacy
Brokerage between tenant and landlord

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

18 years or older
Have a primary psychiatric diagnosis other than alcohol disorders, organic brain syndrome or developmental disabilities
Qualify for NYS Community Support Services (CSS)
Functional disability does not present a danger to self or others

Each applicant will be interviewed prior to admission to determine if the program is appropriate for meeting his/her needs.

No person shall be excluded from the program on the basis of race, religion, sex, or national origin.

For further information, contact the Residential Social Services Coordinator at (845) 331-1261.

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