HER HOUSE
Supportive housing for single women seeking recovery
AWRC Housing
HER HOUSE
Health – Empowerment – Recovery
H.E.R. House is a supportive housing program designed for single women without children in their care to assist them in overcoming personal barriers which keep them from sustained sobriety. Women in this program receive case management, vocational training and guidance, and treatment in AWRC’s outpatient substance use treatment program.
H.E.R. House is a 2-bedroom triplex with space for three women in each apartment. AWRC provides 24-hour peer support staffing.
H.E.R. House does accept clients who receive Serious Mental Illness services. Program duration is 1-2 years.
H.E.R. House’s mission is to help women achieve:
- Long-term sobriety
- A healthy support system
- Improved physical and mental health
- Stable employment and economic independence
Guidelines:
- Residents will participate in outpatient treatment, counseling sessions, and 12-Step meetings.
- Residents will work closely with peer support and case management staff to meet treatment plan goals. Discharge planning could begin upon entering the program. These goals could include seeking other housing options, such as Weldon House, Homeward Bound, Section 8, or exploration of independent housing options and resources needed to relocate.
- Residents will receive a vocational assessment and begin vocational planning and participation immediately upon moving into the house. This includes building resumes and practicing job skills at Sustain.