The Simmons Residence provides permanent housing to single individuals ages 18 - 60
Self contained, secure residence
Newly renovated single occupancy rooms
24 hour security

Intensive case management and services are available from an interdisciplinary staff of professionals including:
Program Coordinator
Supervising Case Manager
Case Managers

Available Services are:
Ongoing Assessment and Service Planting
Individual and Group Therapy
Peer Support
Acupuncture Referrals if Needed
AA/NA Meetings
Referrals to Collateral Services

Training in the Following Areas is Available:
Socialization
Assertiveness and Self Advocacy
Skill Development Services
Parenting Training
Community Integration/Resource Development

The Following Special Services Will be Provided:
Individual Psychotherapy
Substance Abuse Counseling
Vocational and Educational Counseling
GED/ESL
Health Care Counseling
Crisis Emergency Intervention

Admission Criteria

Our goal is to provide community based, long term housing with supportive services for homeless individuals, maximizing each resident’s ability to live independently in an appropriate housing environment.

The following information about each prospective resident will be requested from the referral source

- New York/New York status approval
- DHS or Community referral
- Current psychosocial
- Psychiatric evaluation completed in the last six months
- Current physical exam report
- Information/evidence of any other physical disabilities
- Ability to meet criteria for DSS/SSI/VA entitlement or evidence of other documented income, e.g. public assistance

The selection for placement into the permanent housing program includes an assessment of an individual’s demonstrated and consistent ability to function in the following areas with minimum supervision for the last six months, including:

- Self medication, if medication is necessary
- Menu planning
- Money management and budget planning
- Household cleaning and cooking
- Ability to communicate needs
- Ability to shop for food, clothing and household items
- Ability to follow directions
- Self direction and goal setting skills
- Ability to keep appointments
- Willingness to participate in activities which enhance independent living skills.

Individuals referred, who have previously demonstrated violent behavior directed at themselves or others, will be considered on an individual basis. Those with active alcohol or drug abuse problems will be considered for housing and will be required to actively participate in their individual substance abuse treatment plan.
A screening team consisting of the Director of Clinical Services, the Project Director, and a Senior Case Manager will review material for each prospective resident. An on-site interview will be scheduled.
In the event of a rejection or decision to defer, a written explanation will be provided to the referring agency in ten business days or less. This will include short term objectives needed in order for the candidate to be admitted when appropriate.

FOR ADMISSIONS INFORMATION CALL:
CARLOS MORALES, CSW
Phone: 212 –491-1748
E-mail: cmorales@heritagehousing.org