Homeless Outreach

The Homeless Outreach Program serves individuals who have a Diagnosed Mental Health illness OR have a Diagnosed Mental Health illness and have a substance abuse disorder; AND are homeless or are in imminent risk of becoming homeless. Services available include: outreach; assistance in obtaining income support services, housing services- including assistance in obtaining shelter or apartment searching, security or utility deposit assistance (if funds available), applying for Sect. 8 housing program; help with prescription medication costs (if funds available); assistance in obtaining basic needs; referrals for other community resources, including mental health or drug and alcohol treatment and case management.

Funding for the program is provided by a federal SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) grant. This project is specifically designated as a PATH (Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) program. Any interested party or agency can make a referral.

Referral Form When completed, this form should be emailed to jim.munson@hillcrest-fs.org

When can outreach help:

• Living in Transitional housing
• Living in a short term or long term shelter
• Living with friends or family members on an emergency basis
• Being released from jail/prison, hospital or mental health facility with no place to go
• Living on the street
• Staying in an abandoned building
• Sleeping in a car
• Living in any place not meant for habitation

Ways others in Community can help: Donate
Shampoo Body wash Brushes Toothbrushes Mouth wash Can openers Canned goods Crackers Laundry detergent Plastic bowls	Conditioner Combs Disposable razors Toothpaste Lip balm Bottled water Packaged tuna Wet wipes Plastic utensils Monetary or Cash

For more information contact:
Jim Munson
220 W. 7th Street
Dubuque , IA 52001
Phone: 563-588-0605 ext. 203
Fax: 563-557-4447
Email: jim.munson@hillcrest-fs.org

PATH Intended Use Plan 2011