Serves seven women living with HIV/AIDS who are in recovery. Applicants must be homeless and have a minimum of 90 days of clean time. Applicants taking methadone are eligible for this program. The program is structured to respond effectively to visiting children. Special support and training for residents in the areas of parenting, violence prevention, and negotiating with the Department of Social Services also will be an integral aspect of the program.
SERVICES OFFERED
Furnished rooms (including linens)
On-site staff during the day
24 hour emergency staff coverage (Staff is available next door at another Victory Programs, Inc. program)
Substance abuse and relapse prevention counseling
Case management
Housing search assistance
HIV education
Expressive therapies
Pastoral care
Volunteers
Life skills development.
The house has seven bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room, and three full bathrooms. There are coin-operated laundry facilities on-site.
One unit is wheelchair accessible.
HousingWorks, Inc.
P.O. Box 231104
Boston, MA 02123