East County Transitional Living

1527 E. Main St
El Cajon, CA - 92021
(619) 442-0457

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ECTLC is a faith-based, non-profit 501 (C) (3) organization whose goal is to end chronic homelessness in San Diego County. ECTLC provides transitional housing, biblical training, emergency housing, job skills development, opportunities to earn a GED, case management and linkage to other resources which provide a hand up to individuals and families, enabling them to become productive members of their community. ECTLC provides this hand up approach to individuals who are ready to take responsibility for their lives, leave behind negative relationships, criminal behavior, substance abuse and other choices which have led to chronic homelessness, broken lives and broken families. ECTLC services are available to all men, women and their minor children regardless of their culture, ethnicity and/or faith. Attendance at religious services is not a requirement of receiving services in all of their programs. Services Provided: Emergency Shelter Program for homeless men, women and minor children, in which they receive shelter and case management for 28 days Assistance in finding work Food and clothing Opportunities to learn job skills through their Work Therapy Programs Case management and linkage to other needed community resources Preparation for the GED exam. Safe, low-cost transitional housing for individuals who are working but need time to find permanent housing

Important Top Tips Before Applying

If you Interested in applying to East County Transitional Living, we recommend that you call them and find out some answers to some or all of the below questions:

What type of housing do you offer? Is it shared or private housing? Is it furnished or unfurnished?
What are the length of stay requirements? How long can I stay in the program?
What kind of support services do you offer? Do you offer job training, case management, or other support services to help me achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
What are the rules and policies? Are there any rules or policies that I need to be aware of, such as curfews, visitor restrictions, or substance abuse policies?
What is the cost of the program? Is there a monthly fee? Are there any other costs associated with the program?
Is the program accredited or licensed? This will help ensure that the program meets certain standards of quality.

In addition to these general questions, you may also want to ask more specific questions about the program, such as:

What is the staff-to-resident ratio? This will give you an idea of how much support you can expect from staff.
What is the success rate of the program? How many residents have gone on to achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
What are the cultural competency practices of the program? Is the program staffed by people who are culturally competent and able to meet the needs of a diverse range of residents?
How does the program ensure the safety and security of residents? What safety measures are in place?
What is the process for resolving disputes? Is there a clear and fair process for resolving disputes between residents and staff?