SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIFORNIA – In a community where winter’s chill can be unforgiving and affordable housing remains scarce, the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless stands as a beacon of hope. Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) provides critical services to South Lake Tahoe’s unhoused population.
TCH would like to announce the launch of a new program, Day Habilitation. The Day Habilitation Program will provide skills‐building support to help clients acquire, retain, and improve self‐help, socialization, and adaptive skills needed to live stably in the community. Services will be delivered in a Cabin setting at the Red Lodge property. These services will be provided to individuals or in groups. The Program will offer a shower schedule, light snacks/water/coffee, and team members to assist clients with a variety of supportive services e.g. filling out housing applications, job search assistance, stress reduction, employment interviewing tips, a clothing closet, and much more.
Operational days and hours will be as follows:
Tuesday 10am-3pm
Wednesday 12 noon-3pm
Thursday 10am-3pm
Friday 10am-3pm
The program welcomes community partner involvement, volunteers, donations (food/clothing/blankets), and engagement from our homeless community to come participate. Finally, in order to participate in this supportive service, an individual would need to carry Medi-Cal, as well as be an El Dorado County resident.
TCH provides services via a number of innovative programs:
- HomeKey Program – A statewide effort to sustain and rapidly expand housing for persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
- Coordinated Entry – Coordinated Entry (CE) is a standard, community-wide intake and triage process to match people experiencing homelessness in El Dorado County with community resources that best fit their situation.
- Emergency Shelter – This is different from the Warm Room of the past. We have 4 beds, and people can stay in them 24/7. We provide 3 meals daily. The guests have access to case managers to help them address issues like getting documents, medical appointments, treatment programs, housing, etc.
- Medical Respite Care – Providing post-hospital care to reduce the likelihood of readmission and lower the costs of care for our community.
- Day Habilitation – This program offers opportunities for guests to maintain hygiene with a hot shower, haircut, grooming, and clothing. Additional services offered to foster independence include paperwork assistance with housing and job applications as well as employment coaching.
As the community looks ahead, the program’s commitment remains steadfast. You can provide support to TCH here: https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Tahoe-Coalition-For-The-Homeless
For further information, please contact: Jill Thompson, Tahoe Coalition for (530) 205-3079
