Independence Cay

1669 Overseas Highway
Marathon, FL 33050

305-743-4582 kaironline@bellsouth.net Visit Website
Class of Housing/Services: Homeless Services and Transitional Housing

General Information:
Independence Cay currently also has transitional housing for 8-10 men that are committed to making the changes necessary to get their lives back on track. Every day of the week, they welcome the homeless for a hot lunch, showers, and laundry. It is also open to all during inclement or cold weather. There are daily AA meetings as well as other classes that promote well-being and self-sufficiency.

Website: http://www.kaironline.net/id39.html

Helpful Definitions For Independence Cay:
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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