Homelessness Prevention

Homelessness is a nationwide problem and Iowa is no exception. There are no single answers to remedy the situation, only the hard work and compassion of dedicated individuals and organizations like Hillcrest will help make lives better for the homeless population. And we’ve seen some wonderful results. Through our homeless outreach programs, and working collaboratively with other service providers, we treat people with brain health illnesses and those suffering with issues of substance abuse who are chronically homeless or in imminent risk of being homeless.

Our particular efforts include assistance with obtaining shelter and other basic needs, applying for Section 8 housing subsidies, help with prescription and medication costs, assistance with obtaining income support, and working with other resources to provide alcohol and drug abuse and brain health counseling and case management.  Hillcrest is a recipient of PATH funds which are used in part to assist persons experiencing homelessness.

Homelessness Services Include

• Assistance in obtaining income support services
• Housing services- including assistance in obtaining shelter or apartment searching, security or utility deposit assistance (if funds available)
• Applying for Sect. 8 housing program
• Help with prescription medication costs (if funds available)
• Assistance in obtaining basic needs
• Referrals for other community resources, including brain health or drug and alcohol treatment and case management.
• Access to the Hillcrest Wellness Center for peer support groups, wellness activities, spiritual guidance and resource and referral information

If you are at risk of homelessness, or you know someone that is at risk, please contact us for assistance.  We can help you.