Housing

Housing is a critical part of the comprehensive System of Care approach utilized by The Durham Center. For an individual without secure housing, it can be difficult to focus on and succeed in the other parts of a treatment plan.

The Durham Center’s Independent Living Initiative is a referral-based program that provides short-term rental assistance for people with severe and persistent mental illness and persistent mental illness, a developmental disability or a substance abuse issue. The program’s goal is to increase the self-sufficiency of its participants.

This rental assistance includes:

• Monthly rental subsidies for a period of 3-6 months depending on the type of illness
• Housing startup funds to help cover one-time expenses including security and utility deposits, moving expenses and purchase of furniture
• Emergency assistance funds on a one-time basis to help with unexpected emergencies.

If you are interested in participating in this program, please talk with your provider, who has access to the proper forms and will know how to help you through the process.