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A-48 Appendices—<strong>Oregon</strong> <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> <strong>Housing</strong> and <strong>Services</strong> <strong>Systems</strong> Integration Plan<br />

<strong>Services</strong> to Support <strong>Housing</strong> Stability<br />

One-time assistance for move-in or occupancy or ongoing services to support housing stability<br />

GOALS & DESCRIPTIONS<br />

Supportive services <strong>of</strong>fered as a<br />

complement to housing, such as<br />

case management, health care or<br />

treatment, food and transportation<br />

assistance, etc.<br />

Should be an integral part <strong>of</strong> every<br />

housing solution. Requires good<br />

referral arrangements with other<br />

service providers<br />

Assists households in overcoming<br />

the one-time challenges <strong>of</strong><br />

establishing a new residence<br />

Essential where homeless people<br />

are transitioning into permanent<br />

housing<br />

ASSISTANCE TYPES &<br />

HOPWA–ELIGIBLE USES<br />

Support <strong>Services</strong>*<br />

- <strong>Services</strong> including housing<br />

advocacy, home care, counseling,<br />

nutrition and meal services, crisis<br />

intervention, legal assistance,<br />

transportation, day health<br />

programs, mental health services,<br />

personal assistance, and substance<br />

use treatment<br />

- Can be <strong>of</strong>fered with or without<br />

housing<br />

Move-In/Occupancy Needs<br />

Assistance*<br />

- First month’s rent, deposits and<br />

tenant screening fees up to the<br />

value <strong>of</strong> 2 mos. rent under<br />

HOPWA supportive services<br />

category, permanent housing<br />

placement activity<br />

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES<br />

- Can help tenants remain in their<br />

home<br />

- Existing providers and volunteer<br />

teams can contribute<br />

- Less complex than facility-based<br />

assistance; few start-up costs<br />

required<br />

- Relatively inexpensive<br />

- Easy to administer<br />

- Volunteer teams and local<br />

businesses can contribute<br />

- Some consumers will also need<br />

financial assistance to keep<br />

housing.<br />

- Providing services in widely<br />

scattered locations can be<br />

expensive<br />

- Securing ongoing funding can be<br />

difficult<br />

- Many need more assistance<br />

- Deposits may be kept by landlords<br />

or departing tenants

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