Salvation Army Homeless Services - Transitional Housing (for Women, Couples And Children)

350 N Market
Wichita, KS 67202

316-263-2196 Visit Website

Class of Housing/Services: transitional housing, Homeless Services

General Information:
The Transitional Housing program provides up to 2 years of transitional housing for homeless women, couples and families. The program consists of 28 beds.   The Salvation Army Homeless Services in Wichita is dedicated to ending homelessness among families and single women. Homeless Service residents are single women and families with children who are working with Salvation Army staff toward financial independence, family stability, employment and permanent housing.  All participants are treated with respect and in a non-judgmental manner. Every effort is made to empower them to reach their personal goals. Providing free shelter in a safe place for women and children.   The Salvation Army's Homeless Services operates a seven bedroom, 28 bed emergency shelter for families and single women who are without other resources. Upon admission, the participant is assigned a case manager, who works with the family to develop a housing plan designed to address the barriers which caused them to become homeless. Areas to be addressed include, but are not limited to: securing an income, developing a budget, accessing community support services for mental health/substance use issues, domestic violence, parenting, etc.  Every effort is made to stabilize the family and end their homeless situation as quickly as possible.  Maximum length of stay is 30 days. 

Website: http://www.salvationarmy-wichita.org

Helpful Definitions For Salvation Army Homeless Services - Transitional Housing (for Women, Couples And Children):
Transitional housing is affordable supportive housing designed to provide housing and appropriate support services to persons who are homeless or who are close to homelessness. The transition is to help them be more self sufficient to move towards independent living on their own. Transitional housing locations are oftentimes called Halfway Houses. The naming of the two (Halfway House OR Transitional House) is oftentimes interchangeable.

Many Transitional Housing programs are subsidized and are income based. Income based transitional housing generally charges 30% of your income for rent when you do have income. Contact the transitional housing facility to see if this applies.

Services provided at transitional housing facilities varies from substance abuse treatment, to psychological assistance, job training, domestic violence assistance, etc. The assistance provided varies, but it is generally affordable and low cost housing. Read the descriptions of each of the transitional living locations for more detailed information. Transitional housing facilities also may or may not assist with alcohol and/or drug substance abuse treatment.

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