SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless announced 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.
Our operational days and hours will be as follows:
Tuesday 10 a.m. -3 p.m.
Wednesday Noon-3 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
TCH 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 several 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 andtriage 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.
Learn more at https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Tahoe-Coalition-For-The-Homeless
