Also WTP is working with the Painters' Union and using HUD and city funds to start an apprenticeship program. We're trying to replicate that in Hartford, and WTP is trying to expand by getting more funding. The OISC is a day center for mentally ill adults, whose clients all have decision-making power. Services include medication, monitoring, advocating for entitlement programs, legal services, psychologist referrals, free breakfast and lunch, shelter advocates, and free clothing. OISC works in coalition with a 30-bed shelter around the block, and is part of HUD's Shelter Plus Care program.
Most clients are dually diagnosed, so substance abuse counseling is available.
CCNV is a 1,350-bed shelter for both men and women, which is open 24 hours daily. CCNV provides clothing, mail service, counseling, and educational and library services, and has a 32-bed infirmary. Through independent in-house service providers, the residents receive food, medical and dental care, psychiatrist, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, job training and placement, and free legal assistance. To unify scattered community resources, we developed a database and made it publicly available over the Internet. 2129 2nd Ave.