Kairos House Transitional Housing Philadelphia

1440 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19121

(215) 763-4783 Visit Website
Class of Housing/Services: Transitional Housing

General Information:
Provides affordable SROs to formerly homeless adults who require regular supportive services and supervision. Residents work intensively with in-house case management services to establish and attain goals outlined in their service plan. Kairos House services include meal preparation, medication management, financial management and 24 hour staff coverage. Residents provide 30% of total income towards room and $90 a month for food.Kairos House is a progressive-demand residence for men and women with a primary diagnosis of serious mental illness. The program provides 36 subsidized single room occupancy units. Residents pay 30% of their income towards rent as well as $100 per month for an on-site meal program. Kairos House is a clean and sober environment with 24 hour staff support and provision of on site case management, medication monitoring, financial management assistance, and on site groups and recreational activities. Residents maintain their personal space, participate in community chores and are encouraged to become involved in activities that promote personal growth and overall well-being. Fees may apply for this Transitional Housing resource. Contact Kairos House Transitional Housing with the contact information we provided to get full details. Oftentimes you can apply for sliding scale fee payment or other options if you are low income. You will need to speak with them to see if you qualify.

Website: http://www.projecthome.org/services/housing/transitional.php

Helpful Definitions For Kairos House Transitional Housing Philadelphia:
Transitional housing is affordable supportive housing designed to provide housing and appropriate support services to persons who are homeless or who are close to homelessness. The transition is to help them be more self sufficient to move towards independent living on their own. Transitional housing locations are oftentimes called Halfway Houses. The naming of the two (Halfway House OR Transitional House) is oftentimes interchangeable.

Many Transitional Housing programs are subsidized and are income based. Income based transitional housing generally charges 30% of your income for rent when you do have income. Contact the transitional housing facility to see if this applies.

Services provided at transitional housing facilities varies from substance abuse treatment, to psychological assistance, job training, domestic violence assistance, etc. The assistance provided varies, but it is generally affordable and low cost housing. Read the descriptions of each of the transitional living locations for more detailed information. Transitional housing facilities also may or may not assist with alcohol and/or drug substance abuse treatment.



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