Homelessness in Huntsville Solutions

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​Top things a person will need if they find themselves homeless. A good paying job, nutrition, a place to get adequate rest, friend & family support, quality healthcare, a place to expel human excrement, and finally a house. Below are real life solutions with community support and sponsors that can help people without homes. 
This is how we helped M & MJ. They were recently living in their vehicle for about 3 months, & it took us 5 months to find them a affordable apartment while MJ worked & M found answers at Phoenix Huntsville who identified her as unemployable helping her to focus on getting disability. We had the help of all listed below as well as constant communication to make sure they are safe & well.
They are currently living in an apartment complex dreaming of living in the countryside again, & MJ is working at a fantastic "dream job" with great benefits.  They mention all the time how eternally grateful they are to everyone's help.
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3 step process: Perfect for friends & family members
1) Vet an individual to build trust & connect with reliable sources.
2) Build a community of passionate people to help people out of homelessness. 
3) Maintain relationship with necessary education & support.
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The vetting process | Must be:

• Able to accept help
• Able to work or working
• Honest | Mentally Sane | Non-violent & non-addicted
• Has reliable transportation & communications

 If this individual passes the vetting process then a community sponsorship program can be set in place to provide concentrated support to help get them back on their feet sooner. 

Welcoming, safe housing
This can be in the form of a:

• Room mate situation w friends & family
• A welcoming airbnb stay (an affordable temporary solution)
• Adopting your backyard if you have a pop up camper or converted shed etc.
• & permanent housing help found at Knight's Village,  NACH,  First Stop, & HSV Community of Hope.
• Find more at the 211 webpage here.

A good paying job 

• Second Chance Jobs for Felons (also meant for homeless individuals)
• ​Through friends & family network

• Job agencies such as Phoenix HSV
• For persons w/ any disabilities please visit the Vocational Rehabilitation Service here or call 1-800-441-7607

Print & Share Homeless & Felony Friendly Jobs here

Complimentary healthcare

• Check out healthy living here for free clinics + more
• Refill RX at First Stop
• Dial 211 or browse here.

Complimentary Food Pantry 

• Rescue Mission 3 prepared meals a day. All you need is a picture ID
• Manna House
• Rose of Sharon
• More @ 211

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Homeless Solutions by Category

Category A
Working or able to work w/o disability

Solvents:
• Homeless friendly jobs list
• Connect w NACH
• Welcoming host
• 211 Connect 

Category B
Able to work yet disabled

Solvents:
• Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS)
• Connect w NACH
•Welcoming host
•211 Connect

Category C
Disabled or elderly, on SSI or SSDI

Solvents: 
• VRS
•Connect w NACH
•Disability/Senior Living Housing
•211 Connect

Category D
Special Needs, on SSDI

Solvents: 
•VRS
•Connect w NACH
•Special Needs Housing 
•211 Connect

Helpful Tips:
- Only help those who you can help & will accept your help, & please be sure to listen to them.
- Locker boxes, picture ID's, showers, RX refills, & laundry services found at First  Stop.
- Missing birth certificates & coordinated assessment please contact NACH located on the 2nd floor of the Huntsville - Madison Library.
- Be sure to be knowledgeable in established organizations to properly help  individuals & support those organizations.
- Be certified in Mental Health First Aid. It's worth knowing to truly understand  people in crisis. Check out SPEAK local & complimentary mental health text services.
- Help sponsor your friend-family reach money goals. Go over their finances together if they're comfortable & figure out how they can be helped other than already existing complimentary locations. Do they need $40/ day? Help them reach that goal by paying them fair wages for work.
- Housing can also be in the form of room mates, weatherproof camper, mother in laws,  & apartment complex's.
- For Veterans visit Stand Down Together
- For those without homes & addicted visit Samhsa.gov

​Homelessness Highlights:
Homeless In Huntsville Documentary
​"How to Help a Homeless Person Get a Job"
Business Action On Homelessness
Homeless Hub