Housing

Supported Housing Mission Statement

Our Supported Housing Program is dedicated to providing choices in safe, decent and affordable housing for all tenants. We contribute to the dignity and independence of tenants through non-intrusive, flexible supports at housing sites that are integrated into the larger community.

Sky Light Center's Supported Housing Program

• Funding from the New York State Office of Mental Health allows members to pay only 30% of their income towards their monthly rent while Sky Light Center issues the check for the balance.
• Members hold their own leases and pay their rent portion directly to their landlords.
• The program locates community-based apartments for single adult members.
• The Sky Light Center's Supported Housing Program adheres to International Standards for Clubhouse Programs.

Supports Offered:

• Sky Light Center Supported Housing provides service coordination by qualified staff. Program participants chose their own service coordinators. In addition, staff members provide 24-hour emergency support through an on-call system.
• Non-mandatory monthly apartment visits are offered, in a non-intrusive manner, by service coordinators and the Housing Program staff. The Housing Program also makes regular outreach telephone calls and updates tenants by mail as well as via Sky Light Center's monthly newsletter.
• Sky Light Center sponsors housing dinners. All tenants are encouraged to participate in the planning, preparation and enjoyment of the dinners. We discuss various housing related issues and provide valuable information in a friendly, social atmosphere.

What Members Say:

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