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Columbus House

586 Ella T. Grasso Boulevard
New Haven, CT - 06519
(203) 401-4400

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Central to our commitment to ending homelessness is housing. Through Housing Services, Columbus House staff work with clients to get into housing and access the services they need to stay housed indefinitely.. Columbus House serves over 150 people who are living in apartment buildings and duplexes that are dedicated specifically for supportive housing. They provide services as part of six separate supportive housing programs, all with onsite case management. They are also in the process of developing a new site where a partner organization will provide onsite supportive services.


Mission Statement: "To serve people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, by providing shelter and housing and by fostering their personal growth and independence."

Services: Emergency shelter - Overflow shelter - Transitional Housing - Permanent Support Housing - Street Outreach - Case Management
Columbus House
Columbus House
Columbus House
Columbus House
Columbus House

Important Top Tips Before Applying

If you Interested in applying to Columbus House, 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?

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What is your current addiction OR problem that you are seeking help for? How long have you had this issue?

What is your current addiction OR problem that you are seeking help for? How long have you had this issue?

Homeless 2yrs

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Homeless 2yrs

Housing

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Housing

Going to be homeless and need help to find apartment

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Going to be homeless and need help to find apartment

mental illness/homeless

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Friday, July 5, 2019

mental illness/homeless

I don’t have an addiction but a housing waiting list I was on and got denied for gave me this information because I’m homeless I’ve been homeless living place to place never no stability

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Saturday, April 27, 2019

I don’t have an addiction but a housing waiting list I was on and got denied for gave me this information because I’m homeless I’ve been homeless living place to place never no stability

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Do you have any experience with the office personnel? How were they?

Do they take ex felons?

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Comments

2021-01-25 18:47:45

I'm a ex military wife. After I divorced I came back home to Connecticut from Virginia. I'm a Woman in Recovery who Volunteers at CCAR. My motivation is to become a Recovery Coach. Right now I'm in the Apt FOUNDATION because I'm homeless. My mother lives in Hamden but it's not Healthy for me to live with Her.I receive 823.00 monthly from my X husband. I also have a ABH WORKER.

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