...Continued from "Transitional"

...to enable the residents to work towards greater independence and stability in their lives. We recognize that not everyone will develop the independent lifeskills to successfully move on within the two to three year time frame and, as appropriate, will continue to provide home to those unable to relocate.

History
The Hazelton was established in 1981 and operated successfully as a transitional housing program until the early 1990's. At that time, due to the chronic homeless histories tenants had, coupled with the lack of affordable housing with appropriate supports, many tenants could not move to more independent housing. Such housing was created in 1993 (see Jeffrey Ross Residence under Independent Housing) which resulted in 26 units becoming vacant.

Over the last ten years the needs of the harder-to-house have intensified: for instance chronic health conditions such as HIV/AIDS have had a devastating effect on the seriously mentally ill. As a result, five units within the Hazelton have been dedicated to seriously mentally ill who are diagnosed with HIV/AIDS.

Turnover is low, although with the development of suitable, supported affordable housing, our experience has shown us that more tenants could successfully move on.

Tenant’s rent is subsidized and they can purchase low cost meals.

In December 1990 an Activity component was initiated giving greater access to social and recreational resources.