Helping Homeless People
US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
If you are homeless or may become homeless in the near future then you may qualify for one of our programs.
In order to be eligible for consideration in the Upstate Homeless Coalition's programs, a person must meet one of HUD's definitions of homelessness, which are as follows:
- Staying in a shelter
- Living on the street i.e., woods, car, abandoned building
- In the last five days of a Writ of Ejectment (eviction papers)
Also, those entering TRANSITIONS 2000 must be free of alcohol and drugs for at least 90 days. Everyone must meet low income guidelines. And, they must be willing and able to work towards self-sufficiency.
Target Population
The TRANSITIONS 2000 Program targets person/families who are dually diagnosed, suffer from substance abuse, or are chronically mentally ill. Other homeless people will be served on a space available basis.
The HOME and SHELTER PLUS CARE Programs provide permanent housing for people with special needs.
Emergency Shelter
UHCSC does not offer emergency shelter. If you require emergency shelter please reference our Resource Directory.
