Community Action Agency Chatom

Po Box 957
Chatom, AL 36518

(251) 847-2721

Class of Housing/Services: Transitional Housing

General Information:
The Transitional Housing Program bridges the gap from emergency shelter to permanent housing, providing temporary homes for income eligible families who are homeless. MCA's Housing Coordinator works with families to achieve long term housing solutions, offers support to families, and oversees the maintenance and upkeep of the units. Families also receive ongoing case management and support services as they make the transition into permanent housing. Eligibility: Must be homeless and meet proverty guidelines. Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Mondays through Friday. Call For Appointment. Fees may apply for this Transitional Housing resource. Contact Community Action Agency 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.

Helpful Definitions For Community Action Agency Chatom:
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.

If you need assistance call 'Community Action Agency Chatom' directly at: (251) 847-2721

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