Oregon Balance of State HIV/AIDS Housing & Services Systems ...
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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