Housing and Rapid Employment Services offered at House of Matthew Permanent and Supportive Housing
Provides permanent supportive housing to veterans, those being released from prison, or those experiencing homelessness. Housing is provided in a dormitory style setting (shared rooms). Those in the program can qualify for: - Life Skills and Rapid Employment programs, - Case Management services, - Counseling Services as needed for substance abuse and mental health care, and - Legal Assistance in expunging qualifying offenses. Life Skills Program assists with daily living skills. Rapid Employment can assist with employment, including janitorial work and a recycling program. Also trains people in the use of electronics, computers, and for High Demand Industries.
Location
2342 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402
Voice
Hours
Office: M-F, 9:30am-4pm
Application process
Call to schedule an intake. Does not require a referral from Coordinated Entry.
Eligibility
Must be able to make a 6 month commitment to the housing and Life Skills program. Target population includes homeless or about to be homeless, people faced with unexpected emergencies such as a loss of housing, or loss of public assistance. Also open to those that may have substance abuse or mental health issues, particularly those ineligible for government sponsored services. Will house those who are just released from institutions, especially jail and correctional facilities, people effected by natural disasters, people with limited education, people living in inadequate housing, and those experiencing problems with landlords or other tenants.
Fee
No cost.
Agency info
House of Matthew Permanent and Supportive Housing Program
Our mission is to provide permanent and supportive housing, and supportive services to veterans, those released from Incarceration, as well as those that are experiencing homelessness to make a positive difference. Provide Hope, Healing and a Community Safe Resolution to Homelessness.