Program funds are used for the rehabilitation or conversion of buildings for use as emergency shelters for the homeless, for the payment of certain operating and essential service expenses and prevention activities. An estimated 650 households were assisted. This facility is a 30 bed emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence. Services include crisis intervention, counseling, case management and advocacy. An equal amount of supportive services is required from the applicant as match.
Rental assistance is provided for a period of five years.
Most of the projects in Arizona are tenant based. Grants previously awarded through the State Behavioral Health Agency were transferred to DOC as part of consolidation of housing programs and the Consolidated Planning process. One of the DOC grants was transferred to the City of Tucson last year. The project provides 100 units that serve a minimum of 117 clients and an additional 50 family members. Safe Havens program has served more than 1,300 homeless individuals since its inception in January, 1996.