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 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

The Continuum of Care

Outpatient & Residential A&D Treatment

Employment Services Business Enterprises

Affordable Permanent & Transitional Housing

Primary, Behavioral and Complementary Medical Care

HomelessnessAddictions

Mental Illness

Chronic Health

Trauma

Uninsured

Unemployment

Criminality

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

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)

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.

2007 Veterans Served:

Alcohol & Drug Treatment 77

Detox Center 134

Primary Medical Care 201

Psychiatric Outpatient Care 50

Total Visits (combined) 5,298

Health & Recovery Services to Veterans

Some clients – in multiple service areas – may be counted more than once.

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

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

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

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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

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

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