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Providing pathways to self-sufficiency through active intervention in poverty and homelessness

Providing pathways to self-sufficiency through active intervention in poverty and homelessness Presented by Rachel Post, L.C.S.W., Director of Supportive Housing & Employment. About CCC. Since 1979

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Providing pathways to self-sufficiency through active intervention in poverty and homelessness

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  1. Providing pathways to self-sufficiency through active intervention in poverty and homelessness Presented by Rachel Post, L.C.S.W., Director of Supportive Housing & Employment

  2. About CCC • Since 1979 • Affordable housing integrated with Healthcare, Addictions Treatment, Mental Health, and Employment Services • Over 15,000 low-income and homeless individuals access services annually • 501(c)3 Non-profit organization 8NW8 Residents in the community room

  3. Homelessness Addictions Mental Illness Chronic Health Trauma Uninsured Unemployment Criminality The Continuum of Care Affordable Permanent & Transitional Housing Primary, Behavioral and Complementary Medical Care Employment ServicesBusiness Enterprises Outpatient & Residential A&D Treatment

  4. CCC – Housing • 20 residential buildings with 1,337 units • 962 (72%) are Alcohol and Drug Free Community (ADFC) housing • 379 transitional and 583 permanent ADFC units • 375 non ADFC (low barrier) SRO units • 165 Shelter Plus Care vouchers • 176 units under renovation The Estate – renovation completed in December 2007

  5. CCC Health and Recovery Services • Old Town Clinic (OTC) • Medical and psychiatric care to homeless clients • Opened in 1983; CCC assumed management in 2001 • Federally Qualified Health Center • Member of the Coalition of Community Health Clinics 8NW8, and Old Town Clinic staff and client (inset)

  6. Homeless Veterans • Nationally veterans are estimated to make up 23% of the homeless population • In Dec. 2004, Portland’s 10 Yr. Plan “Home Again” estimated 17,000 individuals homeless in Mult. County • Given above estimate of 23%, this means about 4,000 homeless vets locally, however the National Coalition of Homeless Veterans places that estimate at 7,000.

  7. Health & Recovery Services to Veterans 2007 Veterans Served: Alcohol & Drug Treatment 77 Detox Center 134 Primary Medical Care 201 Psychiatric Outpatient Care 50 Total Visits (combined) 5,298 Some clients – in multiple service areas – may be counted more than once.

  8. WorkSource: Employment Services Features a variety of employment support services specifically for homeless and low income clients 2,400 served in 24,000 visits in FY 06/07 555 Veterans (23%) Located in the Shoreline WorkSource staff

  9. WorkSource – Veteran Programs Homeless Veteran Reintegration Project • 800 unduplicated individuals served since FY 04/05 • More than 400 employment placements • Average wage of $10.66/hour • Compensated work therapy: 62 • 736 housing placements (Shelters, Per Diem, Permanent Housing) • Over 800 referrals to VA medical and benefits • Referrals from White City, VA Medical, TPI/Clark Center, Salvation Army Harbor Light, Faith-based organization

  10. WorkSource – Veteran Programs Veterans Grant Per Diem Program • 154 served in 50 units since inception in 2/05 • 87 employment placements • $11.56 per hour • 33 Compensated Work Therapy • 55 exits to permanent housing • 45 exits to transitional housing • 13,500 visits • 88 secured disability benefits Henry?

  11. WorkSource Supported Employment • 150 units of Transitional ADFC housing • Majority have histories of incarceration • Over half w/ co-occurring mental health disorders • 44% meet definition of chronically homeless • Since June 2007, 140 placements in permanent housing and 117 employed at exit • 78% remain in perm. housing, clean and sober and employed 1 year post exit. • Funding: HUD McKinney, HUD Emergency Shelter Grant, City General Funds

  12. WorkSource Supported Employment Uses the Individual Placement and Support model, a SAMHSA evidence based practice • Team approach: case managers, employment spec. • Assertive engagement and outreach • Competitive work • Rapid job search • Continuous work-based assessment • Follow along supports • Client preferences and assisted job search • Services provided in community rather than office

  13. Benefits and Entitlement Specialist Team • Initiated in 2007 to speed access to SSI/DI Medicaid/Medicare benefits. • MOU with SSA and Oregon DDS to expedite applications for disability. • Goal of application to award 120 days • The first award was made 16 days after application submitted. • Uses the national SOAR model

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