| LOCATION: |
Cambridge (Central Square) |
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PROGRAM TYPE: |
Permanent SRO |
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RESIDENTS SERVED: |
15
Men
Serves 15 men who are disabled by HIV or have an AIDS diagnosis.
Applicants must be homeless. If applicants have an addiction
history they must have 30 days of clean time. Applicants taking
methadone are eligible for this program. The YMCA does not allow
residents to bring drugs or alcohol on the premises. No guests
are allowed in the residence. |
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CORI CHECK: |
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CLEAN & SOBER: |
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CLEAN TIME: |
30
days |
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SETTING: |
The Open Door SRO Program is located in the Central House
Cambridge Family YMCA. The facility is near stores, public bus
routes, and the Central Square T station. The residence has a
total of 128 SRO units. The Open Door SRO Program's 15 rooms are
equipped with microwaves and refrigerators. Residents share
bathrooms, kitchenettes, and common lounges. The building has
elevators and token-operated laundry facilities. The units are
wheelchair accessible. |
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SERVICES OFFERED: |
-Fully furnished rooms (furniture and linens)
-On-site staff in evenings
-24 hour emergency staff coverage
-Access to CCAA services
-Case management
-Meal delivery (lunches from ElderLink and dinners from area
restaurants)
-CCAA can provide emergency food vouchers for groceries
-Access to all YMCA facilities (gym, pool, etc...)
-On-site meetings/groups:
Monthly community meetings
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LEASING INFORMATION: |
Residents sign a lease with the Cambridge Housing
Authority. The YMCA acts as the landlord. |
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CONTACT: |
Samuel Ellcock
Housing Services
Cambridge Cares About AIDS
17 Sellers Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
Ph: 617.661.3040
Fax: 617.661.2853 |
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SPONSORING AGENCIES: |
-Cambridge Cares About AIDS
-Cambridge YMCA
-Cambridge Housing Authority |
