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Home My WebLink AboutMemo - Mail Packet - 3/7/2017 - Memorandum From Beth Sowder Re: Homeless Resource Guide- City of Fort Collins & Partners - Our Community by the Numbers REDUCING HOMELESSNESS IN OUR COMMUNITY What the City DOES and DOESN’T DO Number of bed nights provided monthly* Annual funding City distributes to human service/housing partners Quarterly community conversations about homelessness (2014-2015) The City does not currently support camping as a solution to homelessness because it is unsafe for campers and not sustainable due to the lack of sanitary facilities such as toilets and trash receptacles. • Protecting people’s safety and connecting them to services they need. • Long-term housing solutions. • Protecting Parks/Natural Areas and ﬂora/fauna habitat. Annual City funding of winter overﬂow shelters In recent years, the City has provided: • Annual direct funding • City property for FCHA affordable housing development • Municipal court Special Agency Sessions (housing, jobs assistance in lieu of ﬁnes/jail) • Murphy Center lockers • Funding/policy for overﬂow shelters • Project Homelessness Connect, Point In Time Count assistance • Support of Mayor’s Challenge to End Veteran Homelessness • Agreement with Homeward 2020 to support the goal of making homelessness rare, short-lived and non-recurring People served daily by the two homeless shelters Homelessness is a community-wide issue that requires community-wide support and solutions. in permanent supportive housing (majority are vouchers for veterans) *Not unique visitors. 5,000 $10K SIX $2.5M x130 TENANTS x50 x8 WHY NO CAMPING? WHAT HAS BEEN DONE... WE SUPPORT: • Fund/support partners • Collaborate w/partners on overall services system • Develop policy • Provide direct services • Operate or manage shelters • Direct or manage service providers’ policies/practices • Protecting people’s safety and connecting them to services they need. • Long-term housing solutions. 16-1590 Auxiliary aids and services are available for persons with disabilities. V/TDD: 711 • Sister Mary Alice Murphy Center • Homeless Gear • Catholic Charities • SummitStone Health Partners • Neighbor to Neighbor • Fort Collins Housing Authority • Fort Collins Rescue Mission • Faith Family Hospitality (including all participating churches) • Homelessness Prevention Initiative (including all participating churches/sites) • Crossroads Safehouse • Poudre School District – McKinney-Vento • The Matthews House • Volunteers of America • Rocky Mountain Human Services • VA/Cheyenne VAMC • Poudre River Public Library (esp. Old Town library) • Soaring Wings Ministries • La Familia • Salvation Army • Special Agency Session – FC Municipal Court • Salud Family Health Centers • Health District of Northern Larimer County • Christ Clinic • Disabled Resource Services • Prevent Unwanted Pets • Inside/Out • Colorado ID Project • Larimer County (Veteran Services, Human Services, Workforce Center) Fort Collins is a generous community that provides options for all. A broad range of free services are available to those in need, homeless or experiencing economic hardship. Need services? Or want to help the community solve these problems? United Way’s 211 program can help! Call 211 or 407-7066. www.fcgov.com/socialsustainability The City offers a Special Agency Session program with Municipal Court. Learn more at: • Alternatives for people facing homelessness who have been charged with low-level offenses. • City resource specialist assists with employment, housing and other services. • In lieu of jail time or ﬁnes. HOW TO HELP DID YOU KNOW? & GET HELP... Among the agencies directly addressing homelessness in Fort Collins: NEXT STEPS • Launching Outreach Fort Collins w/partners (May 2016): - Daytime street outreach program to improve sense of safety/connect those who are homeless, others with services. • Exploring expansion/extension opportunities with existing shelters. Winter & Emergency Weather Shelter Information WINTER SHELTER OPTIONS YEAR ROUND SEASONAL Current as of January 2017 Catholic Charities* • Serves families, single men and women, seniors and veterans Fort Collins Rescue Mission* • Serves single men and women Faith Family Hospitality • Serves families with children experiencing homelessness ORGANIZATION ORGANIZATION 460 Linden Center Dr. 970-484-5010 Primary Shelters 316 Jefferson Street 970-224-4302 300 East Oak Street 970-484-3342 About 100, including increase in vouchers for families About 100, including winter increase of 20 beds for men 4 families • Program residents are admitted at 5 p.m. • Overflow guests present at 6:00pm for a bed lottery and if successful, obtain a voucher for admittance at 10:00pm. Guests must pass a breathalyzer (dry shelter) • Guests can attend dinner at 5:30 p.m. and are admitted thereafter • Families sleep in church locations for a week at a time No breathalyzer test required Families must apply and be accepted before they can access shelter CONTACT INFO CONTACT INFO CAPACITY CAPACITY HOURS HOURS REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS A Safe Place to Rest: In addition to the increased overflow capacity that is ongoing throughout the winter (outlined on the front), the City of Fort Collins works with community partners to respond to emergency weather situations with more shelter capacity and transportation options. City Manager Declares Emergency Weather Shelter Plan is Activated. City Council and partners are notified via email. Check out City website home page (fcgov.com) for up-to-date information. Shelter capacity is increased by (1) existing shelters maximize their space to fit as many as possible (2) community tries to expand day shelter and warming center options via churches or extended hours at regular shelters (3) additional overflow options for overnight shelter are secured and community resources are maximized to support those seeking shelter. People needing shelter should go to the shelters as planned. Transportation to overflow shelter will be coordinated from there. Transportation: Volunteers are sought with City support to offer transportation between warming centers and overnight shelter. Transportation is provided between Catholic Charities and off-site overflow shelters as needed. The Office of Emergency Management advises the City Manager’s Office and helps to track weather forecasts to prepare for potential triggers. The Emergency Weather Shelter Plan is triggered if any of the following three events occur: EMERGENCY WEATHER SHELTER PLAN TRIGGERS PREPARING FOR POTENTIAL WEATHER EMERGENCY NEXT STEPS: EMERGENCY WEATHER SHELTER PLAN SEVERE WINTER STORM Severe winter storm warning declared by the National Weather Service SEVERE WIND CHILL ADVISORY Severe wind chill advisory declared by the National Weather Service SEVERE COLD Forecast predicts temperatures below 0 degrees Fahrenheit VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! If you, your church or organization is interested in getting involved please contact Social Sustainability at: fcgov.com/socialsustainability | homelessgear.org/safeplacetorest bsowder@fcgov.com 1 2 3 4 F e d e r a l C D B G : $ 1 5 5 , 1 2 8 HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAM FY2015 Competitive Process October 1, 2015 – September 30, 2016 TOTAL : 21,789 Food & Nutrition Programs: 2,036 Education & Self-Sufﬁciency: 2,528 Health & Safety: 999 People with Disabilities: 240 Mental Health Services: 5,086 Childcare and Child Services: 1,615 Housing Support & Homelessness: 9,285 NUMBER OF PERSONS SERVED In Seven Overlapping Theme Areas FUNDING SOURCES FUNDING v. REQUEST HISTORY Education & Self-Sufﬁciency $57,537 Health & Safety $110,095 People with Disabilities $93,016 Mental Health $112,000 Food & Nutrition Programs $54,100 Childcare & Child Services $186,000 Housing Support & Homelessness $186,500 FUNDING ALLOCATION Dollars Allocated in Seven Theme Areas Sharon Thomas, Competitive Process Manager/Grant Administrator Social Sustainability Department sthomas@fcgov.com • (970) 221-6595 TOTAL $799,248 FUNDING STATS Information provided reﬂects funding for the Human Service Program, not affordable housing. C i t SHELTERS/MEALS 12 Catholic Charities 460 Linden Center Drive 970-484-5010 Program and overflow shelter; lottery for beds at 6pm, check-in at 10:15pm; dry shelter. Lunch served for all at noon and 12:30pm seven days a week. Bus Routes 8 and 81 18 Fort Collins Rescue Mission 316 Jefferson Street 970-224-4302 Transitional program and overflow shelter; damp shelter. Women’s lottery: sign-up 4:30–6pm. Men’s lottery: previous night’s guests, 4:30–7am for following night; additional lottery sign-up 6:30–7pm. Long term beds available for working men and women. Breakfast at 6:30am; evening doors open at 4:30, chapel at 5pm, dinner at 5:30pm, seven days a week. Bus Routes 5, 14, 8 and 81. Faith Family Hospitality Scattered sites 970-484-3342 Family day center Mon.–Sat.; overnight shelter at scattered sites, by referral and for families only. DAY SHELTERS 12 Catholic Charities 460 Linden Center Drive 970-484-5010 Mon.–Fri. noon–4pm, Sat. and Sun. 9am–4pm 9 Sister Mary Alice Murphy Center for Hope 242 Conifer Street 970-494-9940 Day Shelter: Mon.–Fri. 8–11:30am Bus Routes 8 and 81 WARMING CENTERS 33 PEAK Community Church 500 Mathews Street Sun. 6–10pm Winter months only. Subject to change without notice. 27 Grace Presbyterian Church 300 Whedbee Street Thurs. 6–10pm Winter months only. Subject to change without notice. 25 Fort Collins Mennonite Fellowship 301 East Oak Street Fri. 6–10pm Winter months only. Subject to change without notice. HOUSING INFORMATION HEALTHCARE & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 38 Family Medicine Center 1025 Pennock Place 970-495-8800 Primary care physician, accepting Medicaid and CICP; Mon.–Fri. 8am–5pm; Walk-in clinic Mon.–Fri. 8am–7pm, Sat.–Sun. 8am–1pm Bus Route 5 4 Health District Dental Connections/Dental Clinic 202 Bristlecone Drive 970-493-3366 Dental services and referrals; Mon.–Fri. 8am–5pm Bus Routes 8 and 81 3 Health District Prescription Assistance 120 Bristlecone Drive 970-416-6519 Prescription assistance; help with insurance sign-up, smoking cessation and more. Bus Routes 8 and 81 32 Northern Colorado AIDS Project 400 Remington Street, #100 970-407-7820 HIV/HCV testing, needle exchange, case management for clients living with HIV, PrEP support, Mental Health Counseling, Naloxone resources. Within walking distance of Max line and Bus Route 18 36 Planned Parenthood 825 South Shields Street, Suites 4–7 970-493-0281 STD testing, contraception, family planning; Mon., Wed., Fri. 9am–5pm, Tues., Thurs. 10am–6pm, Sat. 9am–3pm Bus Routes 32, 2, 3, 31 and The Horn 41 Poudre Valley Hospital 1024 South Lemay Avenue 970-494-7000 Hospital, ER, lab, x-ray; open 24 hours Bus Route 5 1 Salud Family Health Centers 1635 Blue Spruce Drive 970-484-0999 Primary care physician, dental, pharmacy Medical Hours: Mon.–Wed. 7:30am–7pm, Thurs.–Fri. 7:30am–5pm Dental Hours: Mon.–Fri. 8am–5pm Pharmacy Hours: Mon.–Fri. 8:30am–5pm Bus Routes 8 and 81 13 Salud Family Health Centers 1830 West Laporte Avenue 970-484-0999 Primary care physician, dental; Mon.–Fri. 7:30am–5pm Bus Routes 9, 10 and 92 39 SummitStone Health Partners: 24/7 Walk-In Crisis Services 1217 Riverside Avenue 970-494-4200 Mental health crisis center; open 24 hours Within walking distance of Bus Route 5 9 SummitStone Health Partners: PATH 242 Conifer Street 970-494-4200 Mental health, individual/group therapy, access to psychiatric medications and substance use disorder treatment; adult services only; walk-ins generally accepted Mon.–Fri. 8am–4pm Bus Routes 8 and 81 EMPLOYMENT 34 Labor Ready 1708 East Lincoln Avenue, #4 970-490-5977 Work available first come, first serve. Mon.–Sat., 5:30am. Bus Route 14 19 Trojan Labor 410 Jefferson Street 970-416-0070 Work available first come, first serve. Mon.–Sat., 5:30am. Bus Routes 5 and 14 within walking distance of Bus Routes 8 and 81. 22 Larimer County Workforce Center 200 West Oak Street 970-498-6600 Career exploration, job search support, workshops and more. Mon.–Fri. 8am–5pm; Walk-In Career Consultation Mon.–Fri. 9am–noon Bus Route 10, within walking distance of Max and Downtown Transit Center 9 Hand Up (Homeless Gear) 242 Conifer Street 970-494-9940 Employment support and career closet. Available by appointment 8am–5pm at Murphy Center. Bus Routes 8 and 81 FOOD ASSISTANCE 7 Food Bank for Larimer County 1301 Blue Spruce Drive 970-493-4477 Food assistance, various programs. Clients can shop Mon.–Fri. 1–6pm Bus Routes 8 and 81 43 Salvation Army 3901 South Mason Street 970-207-4472 Breakfast served Mon.–Fri. 8–10am for all. Program participants have access to food boxes, clothing, hygiene, baby supplies, laundry, etc. Within walking distance of Max line 15 FoCo Café 225 Maple Street 309-368-1659 Pay-what-you-can café; Mon.–Sat. 11am–2pm Within walking distance of Downtown Transit Center PUBLIC BENEFITS 5 Department of Human Services 1501 Blue Spruce Drive 970-498-6300 Benefits/public assistance (SNAP, Medicaid, LEAP, CCAP, etc.); Mon.–Fri. 8am–4:30pm Bus Routes 8 and 81 9 Dedicated Navigator Program (Homeless Gear) 242 Conifer Street 970-494-9940 Benefits enrollment assistance. Available every Mon., Wed. and Fri. and the first and third Thurs. of each month 9–11am Bus Routes 8 and 81 VETERAN SERVICES 12/9 Cheyenne VAMC Homeless Program 460 Linden Center Drive 242 Conifer Street 307-509-9813 Emergency shelter program, housing vouchers, VA enrollment, access to VA medical and mental health services; Mon. and Fri. at Murphy Center, Tues. at Catholic Charities. 22 Larimer County Veteran Services 200 W. Oak Street, 5th floor 970-498-7390 Please call for an appointment. 9 Rocky Mountain Veteran Services 242 Conifer Street 855-838-7428 Temporary housing financial assistance for veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Staff at Murphy Center Tues. 12:30–2:30pm. 24 Veterans Compass 215 W. Oak Street, Suite 102 970-658-5498 Outreach based program to connect veterans to services. Bus Routes 6 & 10, within walking distance of Max line 28 Back Home Program, Volunteers of America 405 Canyon Avenue 970-472-9630 Homeless prevention and rapid rehousing services to low income veterans and various services for seniors; Mon.–Fri. 8am–5pm at Canyon Avenue office; Mon. 1–3pm, Tues./Thurs. 9–11am at Murphy Center. Within walking distance of Max line CLOTHING/GEAR 23 Junior League Career Closet 151 South College Avenue, Unit 1 970-482-0594 Free work/interview clothes for women, by appointment only. Max Line and Bus Route 18 37 Kid’s Closet (First United Methodist Church) 1005 Stover Street 970-482-2436 Free clothing bank for kids. Wed. 3–6pm, Sat. 9am–noon. Bus Route 18 21 Mary’s Closet (St. Joseph’s Church) 101 North Howes Street 970-482-4148 Free clothing, Tues.–Thurs. 9am–1:45pm Within walking distance of Downtown Transit Center Homeless Gear (Murphy Center and Night Outreach Van) 970-494-9940 Primarily supplies outdoor gear, available to guests of Murphy Center Mon., Wed., and Fri. 9–11am. Night Outreach out Sun., Tues. and Thurs. 7–10pm throughout Fort Collins. 30 The Dream Room 316 West Mulberry Street 970- 232-6600 Mon.: 5–7pm. Tues., Wed., Thurs. 11am–1pm Continued Clothing for children newborn to 2, proof of residency and driver’s license required. Bus Routes 6, 33 and 10, within walking distance of Max line OTHER RESOURCES 31 Colorado Legal Services 211 West Magnolia Street 970-493-2891 Free legal support; must qualify financially; Mon.–Fri. 8:30am–4pm, closed daily noon–1pm Within walking distance of Max line 14 Community Life Center (Matthew’s House) 220 North Grant Street 970-449-5191 Family resource center; Mon.–Fri. 9am–7pm, Sat. noon–5pm Bus Routes 9, 10, 33 and 92 42 Crossroads Safehouse 421 Parker Street 970-482-3502 Domestic violence shelter, secure facility; open 24 hours Bus Route 18 40 Disabled Resource Services 1017 Robertson Street, Unit B 970-482-2700 Social Security assistance, employment assistance, peer support, case management, etc.; Mon.–Fri. 8:30am–4:30pm, closed daily noon–1pm Bus Route 5 16 Downtown Transit Center 250 North Mason Street 970-221-6620 Bus station, bus tickets, maps and bus route information; Mon.–Fri., 7:30am–5:30pm 8 Family Center/La Familia 309 Hickory Street #5 970-221-1615 Family resource center, early childhood education; Mon.–Fri. 8am–5pm Bus Routes 8 and 81 run just to the east 2 Fort Collins Bike Co-Op 1501 N College Avenue 970-484-3804 Bicycle repairs, volunteer hours for free bike; Mon., Wed., Fri. 2–5pm, Sun. noon–6pm Bus Routes 8 and 81 9 Inside/Out 242 Conifer Street 970-494-9940 Case management for parolees. Bus Routes 8 and 81 29 IRS Office 301 South Howes Street 970-221-0688 Open seasonally; call for more information. Bus Route 10, within walking distance of Max Line and Downtown Transit Center 20 Larimer County Justice Center 201 Laporte Avenue 970-498-7000 Mon.–Fri. 7:30am–5pm Max line, within walking distance of Downtown Transit Center 10 Matthews House Youth Center 415 Mason Court, #1 970-472-0609 Programming for youth ages 14–21; Mon.–Fri. 9am–5pm Bus Route 9 17 Municipal Court 215 North Mason Street 970-221-6800 Municipal violations: traffic, misdemeanors, and civil infractions; General Caseload: Mon.–Fri. 7:30am–4:30pm, closed daily 11:30am–12:30pm Across the street from Downtown Transit Center 17 Municipal Court Special Agency Session 215 North Mason Street 970-221-6649 Resource specialist for qualified participants; by referral only. Across the street from Downtown Transit Center 11 Northside Aztlán Community Center 112 Willow Street 970-221-6655 Community recreation/fitness center; Mon.–Fri. 6am–9pm, Sat. 8am–5pm, Sun. 9am–5pm Bus Routes 8 and 81 26 Old Town Library 201 Peterson Street 970-221-6740 Book checkout, computer access; Mon.–Thurs. 9am–9pm, Fri. 9am–6pm, Sat. 9am–5pm, Sun. noon–5pm Bus Routes 5, 14 and 18 within walking distance Outreach Fort Collins 970-658-0088 Downtown based homeless outreach team; information and navigation to resources in Fort Collins Preventing Unwanted Pets 970-663-7762 Pet food. Call for more information. 44 SAVA Center 4812 South College Avenue 970-472-4204; Crisis Hotline: 970-472-4200 Sexual assault advocacy and counseling; Mon.–Fri. 8:30am–5pm Bus Routes 6, 12, 16 and 19; Within walking distance of Max line 35 SERVE 6.8 Resource Center 1600 East Mulberry Street, #1 970-449-5401 Clothing bank, financial literacy, case management, emergency rent assistance, and more; Food Pantry and Clothing Bank by appointment only; Walk-In Financial Care Mon.– Wed. 1–4:30pm. Location changing April 1. Call for more information. Bus Route 14 29 Social Security Office 301 South Howes Street 866-336-7385 Apply for benefits, name changes, etc. Mon.–Fri. 9am–4pm. Bus Route 10, within walking distance of Max and Downtown Transit Center Auxiliary aids and services are available for persons with disabilities. V/TDD: 711. Esta información puede ser traducida, sin costo para usted. 6 Neighbor to Neighbor 1550 Blue Spruce Drive and 242 Conifer Street 970-494-9705 Rental information, emergency rent assistance, first month rent assistance, homeownership programs. Bus Routes 8 and 81 Homeless Resource Guide FORT COLLINS C a c h e l a P o u d r e R i v e r Li n de n m e i er L a k e C a c h e l a P o u d r e R i v e r W P r o s p e ct R d E Mulberry St N Shie l ds St W Willox Ln W Dra k e R d W M u l b e r ry St La p o rt e A v e E Lincoln Ave N Timberline Rd E Pr o spect Rd W Vin e Dr Lindenmeier Rd Country Club Rd W M ounta i n A v e E Willox Ln E Vine Dr Jefferson St Mountain Vista Dr E D r a k e R d N College Ave N Lemay Ave Riverside Ave Remington St E Oak St C o l u m b i a R d Cherry St Canyon Ave E L a u r e l S t Maple St E Stuart St E Elizabeth St Parker St Sto ver St N Grant Ave Whedbee St E M agn o li a S t W Oak St Peterson St Hickory St Buckingham St Conifer St M c c l e l l a n d D r Willow St R e d w ood S t S Su m m i t V i ew D r C e n t r e A ve Linden St M a thews S t Bristlecone Dr Blue Spruce Dr ÕZYXW14 !"`$25 S Mason St S Col l e g e Ave S Le m a y A v e 6,1 0 2,3,32 HORN 2,7,19,32 9,10,92 9 2 ,7 , 1 9 6 , 1 0 , 3 3 18 HORN 3 , 3 1 , 32 6 5,6 5,14 7,19 8,81 1 8 6 32 5 7 8 , 8 1 10 , 3 3 MAX 6,7 14 5 14 2 7 14 6 Running Deer NA Arapaho Bend NA City Park Edora Park Archery Range Rolland Moore Park Lee Martinez Park 12 18 9 23 14 42 5 40 16 8 38 15 7 2 4 3 37 34 20 22 21 10 17 32 11 26 29 1 13 35 39 19 31 36 41 33 27 25 6 24 28 30 E Horsetooth Rd W Horsetooth Rd W H armony R d E Harmon y R d John F K e n n e d y Pkwy S Col l ege A v e S Mason St Pa l m e r D r MAX 12,19 5,MAX 5,12 6 6,16 6 43 44 South Fort Collins Resources 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 Miles 16-4231 Current as of January 2017 9 Sister Mary Alice Murphy Center for Hope 242 Conifer St., 970-494-9940 Mon.–Fri. 8am–5 pm Multi-agency resource center, one-stop-shop of services; SummitStone Health Partners, Homeless Gear, Neighbor to Neighbor, Catholic Charities, Veterans Services, Showers, Laundry, Mail, and more. Bus Routes 8 and 81 Downtown Transit Center Routes 5, 8, 9, 10, 14, 18, 81, 92, MAX  CSU Transit Center Routes 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 19, 31 ,32, 33, HORN  South Transit Center Routes 6, 12, 16, 19, FLEX, MAX y K F C G : $ 2 5 0 , 0 4 7 C i t y G F : $ 3 9 4 , 0 7 3 $1,600,000 $1,400,000 $1,200,000 $1,000,000 $800,000 $600,000 $400,000 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Request Funding Coordinated by Catholic Charities • Serves single men and women and some locations can accommodate couples • This program is currently in a pilot phase for the winter of 2016-2017 460 Linden Center Dr. 970-484-5010 Up to 12 people • Currently offered Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights • Guests present at Catholic Charities at 6 p.m. for the lottery. If they are to be accommodated in one of the community locations, they come back to Catholic Charities at 10 p.m. for transit to the off-site location. They are given a ride in the morning to the Fort Collins Rescue Mission or Murphy Center. All current sites require a breathalyzer test (dry shelter) Future site options for wet shelters under consideration Seasonal Overflow Shelter: Community of Christ Church • Remote location operated and staffed by Catholic Charities • Serves single men or women 220 East Oak Street 48 guests and 2 staff members • Guests present at Catholic Charities at 6 p.m. for the lottery. If they are assigned a spot in the SOS, they go to Community of Christ Church at 10 p.m. They leave at 6:00am. • Opening mid-January 2017. Open 4-7 days a week through April depending on need. Guests must pass a breathalyzer (dry shelter) Auxiliary aids and services are available for persons with disabilities. 16-4294 • Working with the community on a program like Nashville’s Room In the Inn. • Spending $4 million in voter-approved Capital Improvement Funds over 10 years on affordable housing. Strategic Partnerships • Protecting Parks/Natural Areas and ﬂora/fauna habitat.