Housing

“…working together to break the cycle of addiction, homelessness and poverty in Mahoning County.”

Without a stable place to live and a support system to help them address their underlying problems, most homeless people bounce from one emergency system to the next--from the streets to shelters to public hospitals to psychiatric institutions and detox centers and back to the streets--endlessly.

Meridian Services, Inc., is committed ending this cycle of chronic homelessness in Mahoning County. But we can’t do it alone- our housing programs are designed to work in continuum with the many other housing and social service providers in our local community. Together, we are making a difference!

Our Programs

Our housing programs are uniquely equipped to help people who face the most complex challenges--individuals and families who are not only homeless, but who also have very low incomes and serious, persistent issues that may include substance use, mental illness, and HIV/AIDS--to live more stable, productive lives.

Transitional Housing

Project Safe

Project Safe is a transitional housing program for eight (8) homeless, chemically dependent women and their children. Residents live in a private, 2- or 3- bedroom apartment for up to two years while receiving a variety of support services which include gender-specific substance abuse treatment, case management, transportation, primary healthcare, family and vocational development, life-skills training and on-site childcare. Residents pay 30% of their adjusted gross income for rent.

Phoenix Court

Similar to Project Safe, Phoenix Court is a transitional housing program for ten (10) homeless, chemically dependent women with children. Support services include, gender-specific substance abuse treatment, case management, childcare, transportation, primary healthcare, family and vocational development, and life-skills training. Residents pay 30% of their adjusted gross income for rent.

Passages

Passages provides housing and support services to sixteen (16) homeless, chemically dependent men and women for up to two years in an atmosphere geared toward recovery and total wellness. Residents have their own private bedroom, while kitchens, bathrooms, laundry, and community lounges are shared. Residents pay 30% of their adjusted gross income for rent.

Meridian Home for Veterans

The Meridian Home for Veterans provides housing and support services to ten (10) homeless, chemically dependent veterans.

Permanent Supportive Housing

SRO (Single Room Occupancy) & SRO II

Permanent housing and supportive services for sixty (60) homeless individuals with special needs. Special needs include substance abuse and/or mental health problems, physical or developmental disability, HIV/AIDS, and/or elderly. SRO II provides similiar programming specifically for eight (8) women. Residents have their own private bedroom, while common spaces are shared. Residents pay 30% of their adjusted gross income for rent.

Homestead House

Permanent housing and supportive services for six (6) homeless men with dual disorders (substance abuse/ mental illness). Residents have their own private bedroom, while common spaces are shared. Specialized treatment and case management services for dual-disorders are available. Residents pay 30% of their adjusted gross income for rent.

Permanent Subsidized Housing

Glen Park Manor

Permanent, independent housing for fifteen (15) low-income senior citizens- ages 62 and older. Income restrictions apply. Features include central air and elevator. Residents pay 30% of their adjusted gross income for rent and the remainder is paid by a subsidy from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Meridian Place

Permanent, independent housing for sixteen (16) men and women with a chronic mental illness. Residents pay 30% of their adjusted gross income for rent and the remainder is paid by a subsidy from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Fox Run Commons

Permanent, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments for thirteen (13) people with HIV/AIDS and their families. Residents pay 30% of their adjusted gross income for rent and the remainder is paid by a subsidy from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

 

“We are committed to
ending the cycle of chronic homelessness in
Mahoning County.”