Adult Directory 2013

ability to pay the upcoming months’ rent, they may be eligible to receive emergency
assistance and remain in their current residence.
Q: I don’t want to go to a shelter. Can I go directly to a transitional housing or
single room occupancy program?
Answer: Getting admitted into a transitional housing or single room occupancy
program requires the individual or family to complete an application process.
Rarely does such a program admit an individual or family within 24 hours after
receiving the application. The application process can take up to 2 weeks and if
accepted, the date to enter the program can take up to one year.
Q: I live in public subsidized housing, can my 21 year old daughter return to live
with me when she is released from prison?
Answer: Provided your daughter was not convicted of a sex offense or of making
crystal methamphetamine on publically subsidized property, she can return to live
on the property, provided the housing unit has adequate sleeping space and her
tendency is approved by the subsidizing authority.
Q: My partner physically abuses me and I fear that my life and the life of my
children are in danger. Can I (we) escape a go directly to a shelter?
Answer: Yes, you should always leave when you feel your life is in danger. It is
best that you escape to a shelter that specializes in working with victims of
domestic violence. DV shelters are safe locations and do not publically provide
location and contact information. In the case of an emergency you should go to the
nearest police district, where you will be safe and referred for further assistance.
To receive long term shelter at a DV shelter, victims must be registered with the
Crime Victims Compensation Program (515 5 th Street, NW (Superior Ct Bldg B)
and have a Temporary Protection Order (TPO).
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E. Day Programs/Drop-in Centers
Day programs and Drop-in Centers provide an array of social, medical, and educational
services to individuals and families who want to be involved in structured, supervised
activities during day time hours. Day programs may offer self-laundry, showers, meals
breakfast and/or lunch, medical services, recreation activities, educational opportunities,
housing location assistance, job counseling and referrals, as well as telephone, internet
and mail services for homeless persons.
Adas Israel Senior Fellowship - 2850 Quebec Street, NW 20008
(202) 280-0665, Fax (202) 362-0911 www.adasisrael.org
Aviva Bensimon, Site Director
Kosher lunches to seniors 65+ and anyone in need (contribution). Provides social
services, educational services, health and fitness, flu shots, field trips and referrals.
Activities include weekly art, dance, and body movement. Mon-Fri 10am to 3pm. Call
first. Public transportation: Nearest Metro station: Cleveland Park, Metrobus L2.
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