| LOCATION: |
Long
Island (Boston) |
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PROGRAM TYPE: |
Shelter |
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RESIDENTS SERVED: |
20
Men and Women
Serves 20 men and women living with HIV/AIDS who are currently
chemically dependent. Applicants must be independent in
activities of daily living and responsible for their own
medications. They should have a current PPD (tuberculosis
status). Applicants should not be actively homicidal or suicidal,
pregnant, or barred from the Long Island Shelter, Woods Mullen,
or the Long Island Shelter Annex. |
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CORI CHECK: |
?? |
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CLEAN & SOBER: |
No |
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CLEAN TIME: |
No |
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SETTING: |
Safe
Harbor is located next to the Long Island Shelter in
Boston Harbor. The program has 20 bedrooms, bathrooms, a
living room, and meeting rooms. |
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SERVICES OFFERED: |
-Furnished rooms (including linens)
-On-site 24 hour awake staff
-Substance use and relapse prevention counseling
-Mental health counseling
-Case management
-Meal preparation
-Transportation (program has a van)
-Skilled nursing
-On-site meetings/groups (all mandatory):
5 weekly meetings with case manager
Weekly HIV education groups
Community group
On-site 12 step group
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LEASING INFORMATION: |
Residents sign program participation agreements. |
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CONTACT: |
Stephanie Burton
Intake Coordinator
Safe Harbor
PO Box 158
Dorchester, MA 02122
Ph: 617.354.2527
Fax: 617.534.3523 |
Joanne Barr
Assistant Director
Long Island Shelter
PO Box 158
Dorchester, MA 02122
Ph: 617.354.2527
Fax: 617.534.3523 |
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SPONSORING AGENCIES: |
-Boston Public Health Commission
-City of Boston Homeless Services |
