West Side Catholic Center

3135 Lorain Avenue
Cleveland, OH - 44113
(216) 631-4741

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Transitional Housing for homeless families. Serves 32 families at various sites. Length of stay in transitional housing program: Up to 24 months Services: Provides assessment of needs for skill development, income, permanent housing, sobriety, self-sufficiency. Provides extensive case management assisting clients to develop domestic skills, higher education, job readiness/training, D/A recovery, domestic violence avoidance, emotional stability. Provides direct assistance in obtaining permanent housing.

Mission Statement: Grounded in faith, hope, love and respect for those we serve, the West Side Catholic Center assists all who come in need of food, clothing, shelter, advocacy and a path to self-sufficiency. 33% of Cleveland's residents and almost half of Cleveland's children live in poverty. Cries for help include: food and medication, heat and water, homelessness, help in search of a job, lack of transportation ....these are just some of the critical needs that we address at WSCC each day. Our Programs respond to the needs of men, women, and children in Cleveland, regardless of their religious affiliation, and WSCC has no geographical limits on its service area. All services are provided free of charge.

Important Top Tips Before Applying

If you Interested in applying to West Side Catholic Center, 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?