Through the Martha’s Place and CareWays shelters at New Haven Home Recovery, we help single women or female heads of households and their children experiencing homelessness due to an exacerbation of existing mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, financial crisis, or other chronic stressors. NHHR provides temporary safe shelter along with individualized services that promote the independence and self-sufficiency of women and children served at the shelters in a safe, supportive environment. No woman or child is required to line up for admission daily, nor are they required to leave during the day.   Here is just one of many cases where we’ve turned homelessness into hope:

 

Sonja found herself homeless because of a bed-bug infestation where she was living. She was also struggling with severe depression and substance abuse issues. Like many people in today’s tough economic climate, her only source of income was unemployment benefits. Upon admission to Martha’s Place, Sonja received a basic needs assessment and a bio-psycho-social evaluation. She worked with her case manager to obtain housing. Her case manager referred her to the Community Services Network for enrollment into a Transitional Housing Program and Sojourner’s Place accepted her. She also worked with our Wellness Counselor who provided Behavioral Therapy to address Sonja’s depression. At the time of her discharge, she reported a significant reduction in the symptoms. This is just one example of how New Haven Home Recovery’s individualized services help close the revolving door of homelessness in our community by connecting women with the services they so desperately need.