Program areas at Interfaith Works
Homeless services - shelterthe iw shelter provides 58 vulnerability-based, low barrier shelter beds (equaling over 21,000 bed-nights annually). All genders are welcome, couples stay together whenever possible, service animals and companion pets are allowed, sobriety is not required, no id required for entry, and only serves individuals over 18. We prioritize single adults, and couples without dependent children who are living with serious, persistent challenges related to physical, mental and substance use related health issues.
The navigation team is made up of certified peer support workers and provides a continuum of services from outreach and advocacy to dedicated respite beds for people who are homeless and exiting the hospital. The navigation team provides strength based service connection in regards to short term emergent needs like supply distribution and vital document replacement, medical needs, mental health support, substance use treatment connection, and placement into shelters and permanent housing. The navigation team program model is participatory, goal-oriented and open to people in our shelter, or who are living out in the streets or in wooded areas.