Who We Help
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Cheryl
"Cheryl" is a young woman that needed housing for herself and her son. The Shelter Plus Care program found a safe, affordable apartment for the two. Cheryl then found full-time job in the health care industry and now pays the majority of her rent. She was recently voted Employee of the Month by her colleagues and has established herself as an active member of the community.
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John
"John" was a homeless man who entered treatment for mental illness and chemical dependency. After initial struggles with visual hallucinations and rapid slurred speech, he made an increased commitment to sobriety from cocaine and opiates. John became an active participant in sober activities and support groups. He successfully discharged to an adult foster care setting, and has reported continued sobriety, regular participation in community groups and feeling hopeful about his future.
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Wanda
"Wanda" is a young woman in her mid-twenties with a history of significant drug use as well as bipolar disorder who had needed intensive services in the past. She also had a head trauma. Wanda was referred to our Rapid Access Clinic following a hospitalization for increased symptoms of bipolar disorder due to being off medications for some time. Her medications were restarted and her blood levels were monitored. She stabilized quickly and obtained full-time employment. Wanda then transitioned to community care and has required no further service.