STABILITY PROGRAM
Our House’s Stability Program offers wrap-around case management to households who are housing insecure and experiencing mental health and/or substance abuse challenges. The 12 month program focuses on goal setting in the areas of housing, employment, education, finances, family stability, and mental and emotional wellness. Case Managers work in partnership with clients to develop individualized stability plans centered around the identified strengths and needs of each unique household. In addition to long-term, intensive case management, Stability Program participants are encouraged to take advantage of all services offered at Our House, including our Children’s Programs, Career Center, Mental Health, and Housing Programs. Interested in the Stability Program? Complete the screener here!
CASE MANAGEMENT
Our team of case managers work one-on-one with all of our enrolled clients, building strong connections and personal relationships with each other. Every person and family is different and as such, our case managers tailor their care and services to meet the specific needs of each client! Our case managers take a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach when working with any Our House client.
COORDINATED SERVICES
The Stability Program helps families coordinate and link mental health and other healthcare needs, as well as connecting clients to resources such as SNAP, TEA, AR Kids First, childcare vouchers, mental healthcare, recovery support, and other community resources.
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Meet THE TEAM
Rachel Nichols
Stability Program Manager
(501) 374-7383 ext. 731
Kate Westerfield
Stability Case Manager
(501) 374-7383 ext. 117
Jae Griffin
Stability Case Manager
(501) 374-7383 ext. 112
Savannah Scott
Stability Case Manager
(501) 374-7383 ext. 415
Shay Taylor
Stability Case Manager
(501) 374-7383 ext. 414
Daniella Allel
Stability Program Support Specialist
(501) 374-7383 ext. 134
The Stability Program is made possible through our partnership with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and the generous support of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Heart of Arkansas United Way, Arkansas TANF program, and Siemer Institute for Family Stability.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Requirements:
- Parenting person with child(ren) in the home
- Live in Pulaski county
- Unhoused or insecure housing
- Open to mental health or substance abuse support
- Willing to meet monthly with case manager for goal setting
Please, call the Resource Hotline at (501) 291-0584 to schedule a time to attend orientation. At orientation, you will be able to complete the Stability Program screener.
Involvement in the Stability Program will:
- Assign a Case Manager to work with you and your family to help develop and reach goals
- Connect your family to resources such as SNAP, TEA, AR Kids First, childcare vouchers, mental healthcare, recovery support, and other community resources
- Streamline your enrollment in classes and programs held at Our House including occupational and job training programs
- Provide your family with priority access Our House’s out-of-school program and early childhood development center
- Help your family coordinate and link mental health and other healthcare needs
- Identify strengths and barriers to your families’ success
- Support your family though unexpected crises
The Stability Program and Our House do not offer rental or utility assistance. However, enrolling in the Stability Program will allow your family to work with a Case Manager to manage budgeting, goal setting, and financial stability
There are many ways to get involved in the Stability Program:
- Designate your online donation to the Stability Program or donate gift cards for our families.
- Provide a meal for a evening event like our Positively Parenting classes!
- Volunteer to assist with childcare or help a family move into their new home!
- Donate household items and items from our Amazon Wish List to support the needs of our families.
To volunteer, please contact the Volunteer Manager at 501-374-7383 ext. 184 or volunteer@ourhouseshelter.org.
