Shelter Plus Program
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The
Housing Authority of the City of Greenville’s “Season of
Change” Shelter Plus Care Program is an important component
of the continuum of care for people who are homeless and
disabled.
Shelter Plus Care (S + C) is a program designed
to provide housing and supportive services on a long term
basis for homeless persons with disabilities. |
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The S+C Program is a permanent-supportive housing program sponsored by
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
It is designed to provide services to homeless persons with
disabilities, (primarily those with serious mental illness,
chronic problems with alcohol and/or drugs, and acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or related diseases) and
their families who are living in places not intended for
human habitation (e.g., streets) or in emergency shelters. |
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Applicants must meet the following criteria to qualify for the S+C
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Must meet HUD's homeless definition
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The applicant must be able to document that they are
disabled due to a severe mental illness, chronic drug or
alcohol dependence, or HIV/AIDS.
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Must be willing to work with a full service behavioral
healthcare provider to develop and comply with a
service/treatment plan
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Must agree to live within the service area boundaries of
the service agency
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The Housing Authority of the City of Greenville
administers two Shelter Plus Care Grants. We have forty
(40) Housing slots in the Pitt, Lenoir and Greene County
area. To help applicants with their home search, we can
provide an extensive listing of available local residences. |
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Individuals or families
who are homeless and would like to apply to the Shelter Plus
Care Program should contact
Rasheeka Fogg at 329-4000 for more information. |