HOUSING DEFINITIONS: ADULT LIVING FACILITY (ALF) Provides meals, housing and personal care assistance which may include supervision of medication, personal hygiene, social and recreational activities, and linkage to treatment services. ALFs are licensed and monitored by Dept. of Children & Families. DCF Adult Services maintains a list of licensed ALFs in Broward County. Call 954-467-4258 for details. BOARDING HOME Room and board, no additional services. Licensed under hotel/restaurant code. RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY (RTF) Room and board provided conditional upon active participation in therapeutic program environment. Levels of care range from close supervision to independent housing. SUPPORTED HOUSING Independent housing which is linked to social and therapeutic support in conjunction with a treatment program.   ARCHWAYS                                                                                   954-763-2030 919 NE 13th Street Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 www.archways.com   Sp, SS. Mcr, Mcd An adult behavioral health care facility that provides residential services to individuals 18+ years. Provides supported living facilities for those with mental illness or co-occurring disorder. Residents are required to participate in meaningful and productive activity 5 days a week. These activities may include work, school, volunteer position or day treatment. BROWARD COUNTY HOMELESS                                        954-357-6101 INITIATIVE PARTNERSHIP 115 S. Andrews Avenue, #516 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 Provides coordination of all homeless services for Broward County. BROWARD HOUSING SOLUTIONS                                                 954-764-2800 (dba Broward County Community Development Corp.) 305 SE 18th Court Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 www.browardhousingsolutions.org   Mon-Fri: 8:00AM – 4:30PM Safe, accessible, affordable housing opportunities throughout the county for low-income persons with mental illness who can live independently. Rental - Persons interested in obtaining housing must be referred by one of the following agencies to qualify: Archways, Bayview Center, Broward Elderly and Veteran Services, Henderson Mental Health Center, Mental Health Association. Homeownership - Homebuyers Solutions Program provides an opportunity for low-income mental health consumers to own a home. Call for application. BROWARD COUNTY FAMILY SUCCESS ADMINISTRATION DIVISION www.broward.org/family   Sp, Fr, Cr, NF One time rent assistance with eviction notice or mortgage assistance with default notice. North Region Family Success Center              954-786-2121 2011 NW 3rd Avenue Pompano Beach, FL 33060 South Region Family Success Center             954-985-1920 4733 SW 18th Street Hollywood, FL 33023 Central Region Family Success Center           954-497-1340 3500 N. State Road 7 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319 Northwest Region Family Success Center     954-761-2121 10077 NW 29th Street Coral Springs, FL 33065 EGRTS OF BROWARD                                                              954-924-3876 RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY 201 NE 40th Court Oakland Park, FL 33334 www.gcjfs.org   Sp, PP, Mcr, Mcd Serves persistently, severely mentally ill adults age 55+ years. Provides a comfortable home environment in a neighborhood of single and multifamily housing where residents are able to participate in daily community activities. Social rehabilitative services provided. The goal is for individuals to reach their potential for independent living. Case management provided by the county. GATEWAY COMMUNITY OUTREACH                               954-725-8434 291 SE 1st Terrace Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 www.gatecommoutreach.com   Sp, NF Intake Appointments, Fri: 8:30AM - 9:30AM Provides rent assistance for persons recovering from substance abuse and outpatient services. GULF COAST COMMUNITY CARE                                       954-924-3875 Alternative Family Program Provides assistance for a mentally ill adult to remain in the community or to return to it from a mental health facility. Supportive community placement for adults and seniors with serious, persistent mental illness. Consumer lives with a caregiver contracted by Gulf Coast and licensed by the Agency for Health Care Administration. These homes are known as Adult Family Care Homes and are monitored and re-licensed annually. Caregiver provides a homelike atmosphere that focuses on improving or teaching the skills of daily living, medication monitoring/education, community socialization and recreation. Staff is available for caregivers via emergency pager, 24 hours a day, and can provide in-home intervention assistance.   HENDERSON MENTAL HEALTH CTR.                              954-735-4331 HOMELESS & ADULT RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES www.hendersonmhc.org   Sp, Cr, Mcr, Mcd Parkside Level 1 Residential Treatment Facility for 16 individuals requiring a more intensive level of care and assistance, including 24-hour nursing, supervision, meal service and medication supervision. Approximately 18 month length of stay. Rainbow Villas (I & II) Two Level 2, 15-bed facilities for residents requiring more advanced living skills, self-medication, cooking and budgeting in preparation for independent living. Approximately 12 month length of stay. Summit HUD Level 3 RTF providing a “training ground” for residents to strengthen their living skills. Most residents move into permanent housing in the community after 12 months. Henderson Village 10-bed Emergency and 25-bed Safe Haven for the homeless with mental illness connecting them with services such as food, showers, residential services, safe haven day refuge, emergency shelter, supported housing, clothing, medical treatment, etc. with 24-hour protective oversight. Chalet Apartments SRO 40-unit HUD-sponsored apartment complex providing permanent housing to formerly homeless individuals with severe mental illness. Provides 24-hour staff coverage, case management, employment specialist and substance abuse recovery services. MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY The following are agencies which issue Section 8 certificates for low income, 202 for low income elderly, and 236 for low income elderly as well as other age groups; federally provided to persons of low income through county or city agencies, to pay apartment rental. Waiting list is generally 6 months to 2 years. Legally homeless qualify, which includes those living in an ALF, temporary housing (such as a residential treatment center) or in sub-standard housing paying 50% or more of total income for rent. BROWARD COUNTY                                                                 954-739-1114 HOUSING AUTHORITY 4780 N. State Road 7 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319 www.bchafl.org   Sp, Cr, TDD, NF Mon-Fri: 7:30AM - 5:00PM DANIA BEACH                                                                              954-920-9662 HOUSING AUTHORITY 715 W. Dania Beach Blvd. Dania Beach FL 33004 Sp, NF Mon-Thu: 8:30AM - 5:00PM; Fri: 8:30AM - 4:30PM DEERFIELD BEACH                                                                   954-428-0678 HOUSING AUTHORITY 425 NW 1st Terrace Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 www.dbhaonline.org   Sp, Fr, Cr, NF HOLLYWOOD HOUSING                                                         954-989-4691 AUTHORITY 7350 N. Davie Road Ext. Hollywood, FL 33024 www.hhafl.com   Mon-Fri: 8:30AM - 4:30PM POMPANO BEACH HOUSING AUTHORITY 1618 NW 6th Avenue 954-943-1101 Pompano Beach, FL 33060 321 W. Atlantic Blvd. 954-785-7200 Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Sp, Cr , NF Mon-Fri: 8:00AM - 4:30PM OUR HOUSE                                                                                  954-926-1928 840 W. Dania Beach Blvd. Dania Beach, FL 33004 HUD subsidized, independent living residence for mental health consumers. Rent is based on percentage of income. SUSAN B. ANTHONY CENTER                                               954-733-6068 1633 Poinciana Drive Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 www.susanbanthonycenter.org   Sp, Cr, SS, Mcd Comprehensive transitional housing and counseling services to substance abusing women with children. Women may remain in residential program up to 18 months and may receive aftercare services for 6 -9 months. Must have 30 days of clean time, have custody (or is able to regain custody) of a child under 9, and be able to perform basic living activities without assistance. VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA                                                  954-735-5068 OF FLORIDA - BROWARD PROGRAM 2880 W. Oakland Park Blvd., #115 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311 www.voa-fla.org   Sp, Fr, Cr, NF Currently operates five housing programs in Broward County. Two programs provide affordable and individualized services to adults and families with severe, persistent mental illness. Apartments available in Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood and Pompano Beach. Department of Housing and Urban Development-Supportive Housing Programs offers subsidized housing to veterans, individuals and families with substance abuse problems and/or severe, persistent mental illness. LEASE AGREEMENT: The following questions are important things you should ask before signing any type of lease or rental agreement. Failure to read and understand what you are signing could jeopardize your lease agreement and your living arrangements. 􀃎 Deposit Where are you going to hold my deposit? Will it earn interest? How soon after I move out will I get my deposit back? What conditions need to be met to get my deposit back? 􀃎 Rent When is the rent due? Is there a grace period? What is the penalty if it is late? What is the penalty if I break the lease? 􀃎 Maintenance Who should I call if the plumbing breaks or I have other problems? Is there regular pest extermination? When? When is the garbage picked up? Not only does the landlord have responsibilities but so do you! Here are a few: 􀀹 You must keep your part of the premises clean and sanitary. 􀀹 You must remove all garbage in a clean and sanitary manner. 􀀹 You must keep all plumbing fixtures in the dwelling in a clean and     sanitary manner. 􀀹 You must use and operate all electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning     and other appliances, and elevators in a     reasonable manner. 􀀹 You and your guests must not unreasonably disturb your     neighbors or disturb the general peace. 􀀹 You must allow the landlord reasonable access to your dwelling for     inspection, to make repairs or improvements, to supply services,      to show the unit to prospective tenants or to protect the premises.   The easiest way to establish a happy and comfortable relationship with your landlord is to talk about all of these issues in the beginning and do your best to be a good tenant and neighbor. However, if a dispute should arise, there are laws to protect both you and the landlord. If you do experience such problems, you can get help from Legal Aid at 954-765-8950. SHELTERS: COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS                              954-792-4000 P.O. Box 030177 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33303 www.help4homeless.org   BROWARD OUTREACH CENTER SOUTH                                                                                             954-926-7417 2056 Scott Street Hollywood, FL 33020 NORTH                                                                                            954-979-6365 1700 Blount Road Pompano Beach, FL 33069 Sp, Cr, TDD, NF Homeless individuals must be referred by an agency and be willing to seek change in their life. Facility is drug and alcohol-free. Accommodates men, women and families. BROWARD PARTNERSHIP                                                   954-779-3990 FOR THE HOMELESS 920 NW 7th Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311 www.bphi.org   Sp, Fr, Cr, NF 7 Days: 24 Hours BPHI operates Broward County Central Homeless Assistance Center- Huizenga Family Campus (the Center), which provides emergency shelter and comprehensive services for single men, women and families for up to 60 days. Services are provided to residents and graduates of the Center. Admittance is by referral by charitable, governmental and religious organizations only. COVENANT HOUSE                                                                    954-561-5559 733 Breakers Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 www.covenanthousefl.org   Sp, Fr, Swedish, NF 7 Days: 24 Hours Emergency shelter (104 beds) and transitional housing (24 beds) for runaway or homeless youth under 21 years, including young mothers and their babies. Open intake (immediate admittance) to youth initially seeking help. FIRST CALL FOR HELP                                                           954-563-4357 Homeless intake and referral contract for Broward County. Operates Mon - Fri: 8:00AM - 4:00PM and Sat - Sun: 8:00AM - 12:00Noon HELPING PEOPLE IN AMERICA                                          954-925-6466 The Kosac Foundation 1203 N. Federal Highway Hollywood, FL 33020 www.homelessvoice.org   Sp Help for the homeless, persons with HIV, and the substance abusing homeless who want to get off the street. Emergency shelter, transitional housing, 6-month homeless recovery program. Low-income hotel for the poor. HENDERSON VILLAGE                                                                        954-735-4331 5700 NW 27th Court Lauderhill, FL 33313 www.hendersonmhc.org   Sp, Fr, Cr, NF Outreach program for the homeless with mental illness provides food and other services. PROVIDENCE PLACE                                                                954-568-6610 1299 E. Oakland Park Blvd. Oakland Park, FL 33334 www.catholiccharitiesadm.org   Sp, Cr, SS Transitional housing for women and children under 12 years, and pregnant women. Must be referred by an emergency shelter. ST. LAURENCE CHAPEL                                                          954-785-8510 1698 Blount Road Pompano Beach, FL 33069 Fr, Cr, NF Mon-Fri: 8:30AM - 3:30PM Day shelter for the homeless in Broward County. Provides food, shower facilities, clothing and temporary storage for personal belongings; job counseling, resume preparation, job search assistance, transportation to job interviews, use of telephones, mailing address and telephone message center; tutoring, GED preparation, assistance in obtaining picture ID and social security card, referral and access to other community services, such as medicaid, food stamps, Veterans Administration, pharmacy, health care and voter registration. Nurse on staff. THE SHEPHERD’S WAY                                                          954-566-2311 1232 NE 26th Street Wilton Manors, FL 33305 www.theshepherdsway.org   Sp Provides food, housing and childcare for homeless willing to work, attend Bible study, services and life skills training. Typical length of program is 2-5 months. WOMEN IN DISTRESS                                                              954-760-9800 After hours or emergencies call: 954-761-1133 1153 S. Andrews Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 www.womenindistress.org   Sp, Fr, TDD, NF Outreach Services P.O. Box 676 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33302 Emergency housing, food and basic necessities for battered women and their children in need of a protected, secure shelter. Provides counseling and referrals to other agencies for jobs, training, medical care and legal advice. Non-residential counseling available, as well as Parenting Skills and Batterer’s Intervention Program.