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Community Alternatives, Inc.

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757-352-2600

Community Alternatives, Inc.
  • Home
  • What We Do
    • Housing Opportunities
    • Housing Development
  • Donations
  • QUALITY ASSURANCE
  • SUCCESS STORIES
  • CAREERS
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • Employees

Housing Opportunities

Housing Units

All housing units consist of shared arrangements. Each housing unit is shared among two to five residents, and in some instances two families, depending on the unit and family size. Most referrals come from area service providers, shelters, transitional housing facilities, or area specialty hospitals. If you are already receiving services from a provider, please notify that provider you are in need of housing so an appropriate referral can be made. Rent is based upon HUD recommendations, and all rent is on a sliding scale according to income and medical expenses.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for CAMG housing:


 1. Applicants must be diagnosed with one or more of the following:

 - Serious mental illness

 - Developmental disabilities

 - Substance use disorder

 - ​HIV and/or AIDS


 2. Applicants must meet the HUD low-income requirements.


For housing specifically designed for the homeless, applicants must also meet the following criteria:


​ 3. Applicants must be homeless, as defined by:

  • Sleeping in places not meant for human habitation (i.e., cars, parks, sidewalks, abandoned buildings, etc.)
  • Sleeping in emergency shelters
  • Living in transitional or supportive housing for homeless persons who originally came from the streets or emergency shelters. This includes persons who ordinarily sleep in one of the above named places, but are spending a short time (30 consecutive days or fewer) in a hospital or other institution.
  • Being evicted within the week from private dwelling units and no subsequent residences have been identified; person lacks the resources and support networks needed to obtain housing.
  • Being discharged within the week from institutions in which they have been residents for more than 30 consecutive days and no subsequent residences have been identified; person lacks the resources and support networks needed to obtain access to housing.

Group Homes

Group homes consist of four to five residents with extensive staffing. 


Referrals and placement is based upon the recommendations from the services provider, Community Alternatives Inc.

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Transitional Housing

Transitional housing is for single women who are experiencing substance use disorders and their children.

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Goals for residents of this program include:

  •  Transition to independent housing within two years
  •  Obtain or increase income within one year
  • ​ Reduce dependence on crises and detoxification programs

Permanent Housing

Permanent housing is for single persons with HIV, mental illness, intellectual disability and/or substance use disorder. 

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Goals for residents of this program include:

  • Remain in permanent housing for at least one year
  • Increase income within six months
  • Increase involvement in formal self advocacy groups and committees programs by supporting the individual's plan

Supportive Housing Services (SHS)

SHS provides individuals with residential support to promote retention of residents' housing arrangements. SHS assists in developing and maintaining a safe and sanitary living environment, social and interpersonal skills, and activities of daily living related to household management. 


On a daily basis, residents receive support and training in daily living skills including, but not limited to:​

  •  Household Management
  •  Safety in the home
  •  Meal preparation
  •  Budgeting skills
  •  Job readiness
  • ​ Employment searches


We collect personal information directly from you for the reasons that are discussed in our Notice of Privacy Practices.  We may be required to collect some personal information by law or by organizations that give us money to operate this program.  Other personal information that we collect is important to run our programs, to improve services for homeless persons, and to better understand the needs of homeless persons.  We only collect information that we consider to be appropriate.   


The collection and use of all personal information is guided by strict standards of confidentiality. A copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices is available to all Clients upon request


We will not deny client services based on inability to pay or an individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, disability, religion or sexual orientation. Your privacy is important to us and will be protected.


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