Recognizing the importance of safe and drug-free housing and employment in ensuring recovery from substance abuse, Arapahoe House provides assistance with housing and employment. The Section 8 program provides 63 tenant-based rental assistance vouchers that subsidize rent payments.
Staff are also available to provide support and referrals.
A Transitional Housing Program provides rental assistance for 18 families, who can be housed for up to two years while receiving intensive support services from agency staff. Shelter Plus Care provides rental assistance for up to five years plus supportive services for seven families with chronic problems that affect their ability to pay for housing. Employment services include job search assistance, resume assistance, software training, basic computer skills training, job coaching, and assistance with interviewing skills. Job Fairs are organized to assist clients in finding potential employment. Expected Length of Stay Section 8 assistance varies based on individual need.