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Bethany Women's Center
1333 N Street, NW
Phone: (202)939-2060
1-2 week precess before entry (intake, TB test, 3AA meetings if a history)
6 months to a year average stay time.
Case Manager: Katie Ranowsky, (202)939-2062
Mount Carmel House
471 G Place, NW
Phone: (202)289-6315
By appointment only, referral required.
Case Manager: Valinda Epps (202)898-0825
New Endeavors by Women (NEW)
611 N. St., NW
Washington, DC 20001
Director: Mary Popit
(202)-682-5825
NEW is a residential transition program for 38 homeless women. The objective is to provide the participants an opportunity to get their lives in order so that they can become self-sufficient. There are no provisions for accommodating children, but the NEW staff will help women who wish to reunite with their children. The program is free of charge, but once the participant is employed she is required to save 75% of her net income to meet the expenses when she leaves NEW and obtains independent housing. Participants live in private, partitioned rooms. All meals are provided and participants share the chores of preparing the meals and maintaining the facility. The NEW staff help women find jobs or enroll in vocational training, provide tokens during the job search or training period, help participants apply for all the government programs to which they may be entitled (e.g., Food Stamps, SSI, Medicaid, vocational training), and find suitable housing once they complete the program. Sessions to enhance independent living skills are also offered by NEW, which may include sessions in parenting, self-esteem, or computer skills. Women must be 21 years old or older and must be referred by a Case Manager or Parole Officer. An interview is required and the NEW staff will conduct the interview in prison if requested. Participants must be drug-free and sober, and have 30 days of clean time and two clean urinalyses. Participants may stay at NEW as long as they are seriously working with the program. The staff does not speak Spanish. The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Hannah House, Inc. HERS Program
612 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Director: Tonya McKoy
(202)-289-4840
HERS Program is a 6-month residential, rehabilitation program for 15 homeless women, many of whom are in recovery from substance abuse. The objective of HERS Program is to reinforce the women’s recovery and provide life skills and job skills so that the women will be further along the road to self-sufficiency. Participants live dormitory-style, cook their own meals (food is provided), and share the chores of maintaining the house. During the first 30 days of residency, participants are required to perform 40 hours of volunteer work. Participants who are in recovery are expected to attend NA/AA daily. The staff assist participants in their efforts to remain sober and free from substance use, find employment or vocational training, find housing, and become independent. Tokens are provided during the job search or training period. The staff also help women obtain necessary documentation, such as their Social Security Card and birth certificate, and help them apply for the government programs to which they are entitled. Educational groups and classes, such as parenting and self-esteem classes, are offered as well. There is no charge for this program, but once the participant is employed she is expected to pay a program fee of 20% of her gross income (maximum $72/month) and to put 20% of her gross income into a savings account, which will be used to pay the first month’s rent and security deposit on permanent housing when she graduates from the program. Women must have 30 days of clean time and must be referred by a Case Manager or Parole Officer. An interview is required and the staff will conduct the interview in prison if requested. Apply at any time, since there is a turnover as women complete the program. The staff does not speak Spanish and the facility is not wheelchair accessible.
Hannah House, Inc. THEIRS Program
612 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Director: Tonya McKoy
(202)-289-4840
THEIRS Program is a 12-month residential, reunification program for five homeless mothers, many of whom are in recovery from substance abuse, with their children. The objectives of THEIRS Program are to: (1) reunite mothers with their children, (2) reinforce the women’s recovery, and (3) provide life skills and job skills so that the women will be further along the road to self-sufficiency. Participants live in private rooms either with their children or adjacent to their children’s room. During the first 60 days, the children do not reside with the mother, but they may visit. Participants cook their own meals (food is provided) and share the chores of maintaining the house. During the first 30 days of residency, participants are required to perform 40 hours of volunteer work. Participants who are in recovery are expected to attend NA daily. Mothers are expected to make arrangements for day care and either Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or Hannah House will pay for the day care. The staff assist participants in their efforts to remain sober and free from substance abuse, find employment or vocational training, find housing, and become independent. Tokens are provided during the job search or training period. The staff members also help women obtain necessary documentation, such as their Social Security Card and birth certificate. To be eligible for the program, participants must have 30 days of clean time, be residing in a shelter, and be apart from their children. The program is free of charge, but once the participant is employed she is expected to pay a program fee of 20% of her gross income (maximum $100/month) and to put 20% of her gross income into a savings account, which will be used to pay the first month’s rent and security deposit on permanent housing when she graduates from the program. Participants must be referred to the program (e.g., by Parole Officer or casemanager) and an interview is required. Apply at any time, since there is a turnover as women complete the program. The staff does not speak Spanish and the facility is not wheelchair accessible.
Miriam’s House
P.O. Box 73618
Washington, DC 20056
Executive Director: Carol Marsh
(202)-797-7797 (Message Service)
Miriam’s House is a residence for homeless women with AIDS. The objective is to provide loving, supported living arrangements so that the residents can have as normal a family life as possible under difficult circumstances. A maximum of three children, age 12 and under, may stay with their mothers at Miriam’s House. The house can accommodate 20 people (mothers and children). Residents each have a private room and their children share an adjoining room. The women are responsible for preparing their own meals. The staff members provide whatever level of support each individual requires. For example, if someone is unable to prepare meals, it will be done for her. Miriam’s House is not a nursing home, but will serve as a hospice when someone is in end-stage AIDS. A nurse and personal care aide are always available. Medical care is obtained in the community; if ill, residents go to a hospital. The program does not pay for medical or hospital care; each woman makes her own arrangements. The staff does not speak Spanish. The facility is wheelchair accessible, and entirely handicap accessible, including kitchen and baths. The staff will refer participants to resources in the community as necessary, such as day programs, therapy, substance abuse treatment and GED training. Some clothing is provided if needed. Each woman is unique and has individual needs; the staff will provide support to meet those needs. Women who have income are expected to pay 30% of their gross income in a program fee. Participants must be 18 years old or older, have a medical diagnosis of AIDS, have at least 10-14 days of clean time (30 days is preferred), and be willing to work on an NA/AA program. A referral is required, such as a referral from a Parole Officer or Case Manager. Miriam’s House will consider accepting women directly from prison, but they would prefer it if the woman has been in the community for at least 30 days. Participants may stay as long as they need supported living arrangements, including hospice.