The Genesis Club is providing an opportunity of Independent Community Living through a Clubhouse Based Supported Housing Model. The Genesis Housing Unit is able to assist eligable members in locating an apartment in the area of Worcester in which they choose to live. All Members who live in Genesis Supported Housing do so by their choice and choose the location of their housing.
Assistance is provided in locating and maintaining independent housing within the community.
Many of these housing members have experienced episodes of hospitalization, homelessness, and unemployment before entering the Genesis Supported Housing Program. The initial Genesis Club Supported Housing component was piloted by the Department of Mental Health in April 1991, as Clubhouse Based Supported Housing. The ability to provide flexible, as needed support on a 24 hour basis became the foundation of the existing supported housing component. These services coupled with consumers participating in key decision making roles have been the bedrock of the Genesis Club Supported Housing Component.