2. What is Recovery Kentucky Governor Fletcher’s initiative to help Kentuckians recover from substance abuse that often leads to chronic homelessness. Studies indicate that substance addiction is one of the leading causes of homelessness in the Commonwealth.

3. Who Will Be Served? Homeless At risk of homeless Referrals from judicial system

4. Housing Recovery Centers One facility for men and one facility for women in each Congressional District. –Facility model –Financial model –Program (Recovery) model

5. Facility Model 28,400 square feet; estimated cost $3.3 million Serves up to 100 individuals Facility Model corresponds to program model: Two sleeping areas - Phase I 6 SRO units - Phase II 32 SRO units for later stages

6. Facility Model

7. Facility Model - Floor Plans

8. Financial Model Development of facility –Housing Credits –HOME –Affordable Housing Trust Fund –Federal Home Loan Bank

9. Operation of Recovery Program 1. Project-Based Section 8 2. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 3. Department of Corrections

10. Other Program Data One application for all state resources. Must discuss project with Recovery Kentucky staff before application. Technical assistance is available. Permanent housing plan.

11. Community Support is Critical Land donations Allocation of Section 8 units Funds to reduce construction costs Provision of services

12. Open Window Application Project evaluated on meeting the following criteria: –Need –Physical design –Financial feasibility –Capacity of development team –Readiness to proceed

14. Sober Living, Supportive Housing Model Self-help Education Accountability Vocational support “Community” accountability Positive behavior change

15. Recovery Kentucky Model Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Dynamics Residents may live up to 24 months in supportive housing recovery program

16. Phases of the Recovery Kentucky Model Sobering Up Center Motivational Tracks I & II Recovery Program Transitional Program Exit Plan

17. Community Support REQUIRED for Success Health care support –local health department –hospitals or community health clinics Mental health support Vocational rehabilitation and employers Community support Food banks and food stamps Support from “Recovery Community”

18. Recovery Kentucky Peer driven but supervised by professional staff. Education and self-help programs helps resident to focus on internal changes in attitude, errors in thinking and ultimately behavioral change that supports a drug- free life.

19. Recovery Kentucky Recovery Kentucky Program will help the residents identify: –The problem –The solution –The action steps Learn lifetime solutions to the problem