SOS programs for homeless individuals and families consists of two components: 90 day shelter component, which provides lodging, meals, and transportation and Case management and housing supportive services component: SOS provides a supportive environment with information and referrals, job placement, budget management, NA/AA, housing assistance services, monetary assistance, and other supportive services.

Case Management

Clients receive support and information and are connected to other local service providers in their areas of need through information and referrals. Clients receive detailed goal planning and guidance in achieving these goals.

Homeless Prevention – Rental and utility assistance, as well as case management services are provided to families and individuals on the brink of homelessness.

Rapid Re-Housing

Rental and utility assistance, housing counseling, and case management services are provided to families and individuals transitioning into stable and affordable housing units.

Career Building

Classes offer insight as to how to turn client’s occupation into a career and develop new skills.

Financial Literacy

Clients learn about budget management, checking accounts, and debt to become financially stable.

Job Readiness & Employability Skill

Instruction includes direction as to how to write a resume, cover letter, complete a job application, as well as important interview techniques and skills.

Housing Counseling

Families and individuals receive support and assistance in securing stable and affordable housing. Ongoing support and case management services are provided to ensure housing independence is achieved.

Microsoft Office 101 & Computer Training

Instructors provide assistance to teach individuals the basic functions of utilizing a computer and the internet to utilize popular search engines, such as Yahoo or Google to discover community resources.

Self Care & Nutrition

Clients receive support in their health care needs as well as promoting a positive and healthy lifestyle through physical assessments and referrals to outside doctors and hospitals based upon each client’s specific needs.

SSI/SSDI Application Assistance

SOS provides assistance to clients who are applying for social security benefits in retaining and completing the necessary paperwork.

12 Step-Recovery

Clients follow the twelve-step program, which provides a set of principles that outline a course of action in order for them to recover from some type of substance abuse or dependency problem(s).

Yoga

Instructor teaches participants basic yoga techniques, which includes stretching techniques, breathing exercises, and focused thinking that help alleviate stress.

Bag Lunches

Clients can pick up a bag lunch at SOS during the hours of lunch.

Food Pantry

Clients can obtain a week’s worth of food.

Clothing Closet

Clients can select clothing for everyday and professional use at SOS.

Project S.E.L.F. Mentoring Mentoring SOS adolescents and children builds strong, nurturing relationship with an adult. Mentoring includes tutoring, actively engaging child with educational and fun activities, and stabilizing the child’s emotional wellbeing by providing comfort and support.

S.E.L.F. focuses on providing a structured, trauma-informed education curriculum for our clients, both for adults as well as for the children. By focusing on self improvement, self accountability, and self management, clients can break themselves from the cycle of homelessness.

Project S.E.L.F. Program includes: Safety Emotions Loss Future Career Counseling Grief Counseling Support groups Job Readiness Adult Literacy Financial Literacy 12 Step Recovery Program Youth Mentoring Rental and Utility Assistance Resumes and Cover Letters SSI support Self Care and Health Care 101