the Transition from Homelessness Projects for Assistance in Thomas Lucas, LPC Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Denver, CO the Transition into Housing

Mission …to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at risk families, children and individuals…”

PATH at the Coalition A transitional program designed to: 1. engage individuals who are living on the streets or in shelters; many of whom are chronically homeless 2. help them obtain permanent housing 3. provide the supports necessary for them to remain successfully housed and stable within the community 4. ultimately, link them with long-term service agencies in the community

“When I first got my apartment, it was great. I was happy and everybody was happy for me. Then after a while I realized livin’ inside on my own was a lot harder than I thought. I was feelin’ bad- real bad- all the time and I couldn’t figure out what was happening or what to do about it.” -Former PATH client

Big Themes Isolation Idleness Problems with Interpersonal Boundaries Problems with Interpersonal Effectiveness chronic loneliness living without purpose

Planning for transition Transition assessment & treatment plan Transition teams Transition programming Monthly luncheons Weekly Peer support group

Therapeutic Goals Personal autonomy Social connectedness

Dimensions of successful adjustment Empowerment Interpersonal Competency Social Supports Activity Involvement

Future Plans (or, “my wish list”) Clinical Case Manager Peer Specialist Peer Specialist Peer Specialist Formerly Homeless Individuals in Scattered Site Residences