| LOCATION: |
Roxbury |
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PROGRAM TYPE: |
Transitional Congregate Housing |
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RESIDENTS SERVED: |
8-10
Families (mothers and children)
Serves eight to ten families consisting of mothers and their
children (approximately 22 persons). At least one member of the family
must be living with HIV/AIDS. Two beds are reserved for women
without children. Applicants must be homeless. If applicants have
a history of substance abuse they must have 30 days of clean
time. Mothers must be well enough to care for themselves and
their children, and mental health issues must be stabilized. This
is a clean and sober program. |
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CORI CHECK: |
?? |
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CLEAN & SOBER: |
Yes |
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CLEAN TIME: |
30
days |
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SETTING: |
Nazareth Residence is a spacious three-story building located
near a public bus route. The building has 22 beds in total. Seven
rooms have private bathrooms (some full and some half baths). The
second and third floors each have two full community bathrooms, a
dining area, a living room, a kitchenette, and laundry facilities
(no charge). The first floor has community areas including a
dining room, a living room, and a full kitchen. The building also
has a meditation room, a child care center, storage areas for
residents, and additional laundry facilities. The building has an
elevator. Some units are handicap accessible. |
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SERVICES OFFERED: |
-Fully furnished units (including linens)
-24 hour on-site staff
-Substance use and relapse prevention counseling
-Mental health counseling
-Case management (including housing search advocacy)
-Recreational activities
-On-site meetings/groups:
Weekly house meeting
Residents advisory council
Parenting group
Saturday cooking class
Medical case management
Relapse prevention group
Expressive play therapy
Body image group
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LEASING INFORMATION: |
Residents sign a participation agreement with Nazareth,
Inc. Residents may stay for up to two years. |
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CONTACT: |
Sister Mary Farren
Program Director
91 Regent Street
Roxbury, MA 02219
Ph: 617.541.0100
Fax: 617.541.8781 |
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SPONSORING AGENCIES: |
-Catholic Charities |
