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Assists those at risk of becoming homeless and tries to keep them in their home. Assists in obtaining housing, employment, education, deposits, etc.

Due to the high needs of services, clients are asked to fill out an application at iowahousinghelp.com to begin the assistance process.

Assistance is based on need, and those with the highest need are put at the top of the Coordinated Entry waiting list.

Homelessness prevention services and assistance for individuals and families with children who are in danger of experiencing homelessness within the next 14 days. Program may assist with utility bills and deposits, and rental bills and deposits.

Provides wrap-around case management.

Services

Utility Deposit Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Provides coordinated resources and care to families to prevent a housing crisis and keep children safe and the family in the home. Case management support and rental assistance are also provided to families to transition them from homelessness to housing using the Rapid Re-Housing model.

Services

Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Homelessness Prevention Programs

Provides assistance to individuals and families who are facing a crisis situation with food and/or shelter. Homeless prevention services can assist families who are facing eviction or utility disconnection in preventing their family from becoming homeless.

Crisis funds may be available for one month's rent, utilities, or groceries for a short period of time. This assistance is intended for individuals and families who need temporary, one-time assistance to resolve an emergency situation.

Services

Homelessness Prevention Programs
Food Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Homeless Shelter
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Housing assistance and case management to homeless and near homeless veterans and their families. Other supports may be provided based on needs of the family.

Services

Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing
Homelessness Prevention Programs

For persons in the community who experience homelessness, housing instability, mental illness, substance use, or extreme poverty.

Provides:

-- Safe, hospitable environment.

-- Protection from the elements.

-- Showers/hygiene.

-- Laundry.

-- Mail delivery and postage for client's correspondence.

-- Socialization.

-- Access to telephone and messages.

-- Nurse practitioner through Crossing Healthcare.

-- Connection to community resources, i.e., basic needs, food, shelter/housing, clothing, medical needs, job opportunities.

Also acts as a warming and cooling center for people during extreme weather.

Services

Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Public Internet Access Sites
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Homeless Drop In Centers
Greater Chicago Legal Clinic's Homelessness Advice and Representation Program (HARP) provides accessible and integrated legal aid services to people transitioning from housing crisis to housing security. HARP delivers free, on-site, legal aid clinics to individuals and families through partnerships with established housing services providers as part of their wraparound services model.

Provides Emergency Housing, Rapid Rehousing, and Homeless Prevention services to eligible veterans and their families. Temporary financial assistance, navigation, case management, and connection to other appropriate services and programs will be provided by a supportive team.

Services

Homelessness Prevention Programs
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
The 211 Metro Chicago Homelessness Prevention Call Center (HPCC) connects individuals to one-time financial assistance related to rent, mortgages, or security deposits. United Way of Metro Chicago operates the 211 Metro Chicago HPCC in collaboration with local agencies to screen callers experiencing a short-term, one-time crisis to determine if state homelessness funds are available to them. If callers are not eligible for a referral, they are referred to 211 Metro Chicago for other community resources.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (United States VA's) Edward Hines Jr Hospital and Jesse Brown VA Medical Center help veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless due to financial hardship, unemployment, addiction, depression, or transition from jail. Homeless services care coordinators can assist in obtaining:Immediate food and shelter, including both transitional and permanent housingJob training, life skills development, and educationSupport with justice system navigation and community re-entry from jailFinancial support to prevent homelessnessTreatment for addiction and depressionHealth and dental careOther resources
Services include assistance for homeless prevention and moving out of homelessness; basic needs assistance (rent and utilities); gas vouchers, car repairs, and other transportation assistance; and prescription assistance.

Services

Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Provides supportive services to very low-income veteran families in or transitioning to permanent housing. The program aims to establish housing stability for veterans and their families.

Services

Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Offers homeless intervention and prevention for individuals or families who are homeless or facing homelessness and have a mental health diagnosis.

Services

Homeless Diversion Programs
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Provides supportive services to very low-income veteran families in or transitioning to permanent housing. The program aims to establish housing stability for veterans and their families.

Services

Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Homelessness Prevention Programs

Works to help find housing for homeless Veterans. Will also provide furniture, food, household goods and appliances to the veteran once a house has been found.

Services

Homelessness Prevention Programs
Housing Search Assistance

COUNCIL BLUFFS OFFICE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (12/2/2024, Pat). Please visit office at 2401 Lake Street in Omaha.


Homeless prevention, rental counseling, housing assistance and advocacy to assist persons to avoid homelessness and locate permanent housing.

ELIGIBILITY:
-- Household must have eviction notice (rent) or shut-off notice (utilities - no funds for Black Hills Energy)

-- Household must be at or below 30%-50% of area median income

-- Household must meet both of the following conditions:
No appropriate subsequent housing options have been identified
AND
The household lacks the financial resources and support networks needed to obtain immediate housing or remain in its existing housing (i.e. without this assistance, the household would become homeless)

Services

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing: Extensive case management services for homeless individuals and/or individuals in threat of being homeless. Services may include rent, gas, electric payment assistance, security deposit, first months rent, placement in housing, overnight stay at hotels, etc.
Housing stability programs for homeless and those at risk of homelessness, including rent, utilities, case management, mental health counseling and financial counseling.
Housing stability programs for homeless and those at risk of homelessness, including rent, utilities, case management, mental health counseling and financial counseling.

Provides assistance to individuals and families who are facing a crisis situation with food and/or shelter. Homeless prevention services can assist families who are facing eviction or utility disconnection in preventing their family from becoming homeless.

Crisis funds may be available for one month's rent, utilities, or groceries for a short period of time. This assistance is intended for individuals and families who need temporary, one-time assistance to resolve an emergency situation.

Services

Homelessness Prevention Programs
Food Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Homeless Shelter
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Home at Last provides housing assistance and case management for Veterans and their families who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless.
Housing stability programs for homeless and those at risk of homelessness, including rent, utilities, case management, mental health counseling and financial counseling.

Services

Homelessness Prevention Programs
A Safe Haven has offered three types of Veteran housing based on individual need, assessment, and eligibility, including transitional housing, per diem housing, and permanent affordable housing. Veterans have access to the appropriate level of housing which may include full wrap-around services, supportive housing, and employment services, to independent permanent affordable housing.
Housing assistance and case management to homeless and near homeless veterans and their families. Other supports may be provided based on needs of the family.

Services

Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing
Homelessness Prevention Programs
When available, funds may be used to prevent eviction or to move a client out of a shelter or other homeless situation.