HIV/Substance Abuse Support Shelter
At Covenant House Georgia (CHGA), we are much more than a shelter. We provide more than a bed and a meal for youth experiencing homelessness and escaping trafficking; we show unconditional love and give comprehensive support so that our youth can and will realize their fullest potential.
CRISIS SHELTER
Emergency shelter ranging from 30-90 days is provided to young people ages 18-24. Medical and mental health care is provided with the focus on primary care, ob/gyn care, prenatal care, STD, HIV, asthma and diabetes screening, health education, and drug awareness and education. Youth who are suffering with severe and persistent mental illness receive or are referred to psychiatric counseling, medication management and help finding supported permanent housing. Youth in the Crisis Shelter participate in educational and vocational programs, learn basic life skills, and seek employment with the goal of creating an independent, sustainable future for themselves.
RIGHTS OF PASSAGE
As is the case for many of our youth, a stay in the crisis shelter is not long enough to become self-sufficient. The Rights of Passage program is our independent living program designed to give them more time to reach the goal of self-sufficiency. It is a 24-bed onsite and 4-bed offsite program that youth are eligible for after they have stabilized in the Crisis Shelter and obtained employment. Case managers assist youth as they transition into independent living.
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Jerusalem House is Atlanta’s oldest and largest provider of permanent housing for Atlanta’s low-income and homeless individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS.
How to Apply
To enter a Jerusalem House program, you must have an HIV/AIDS diagnosis, complete a supportive housing application with a referring agency, and be referred to us. Contact Hope Atlanta to begin the referral process.
Our Programs
We do not disclose the locations of our programs due to confidentiality. Housing locations are chosen based on access to MARTA and other important services including schools, grocery stores, and pharmacies.
The Program for Adults
Serves homeless single adult men and women who have AIDS.
The Family Program
Serves homeless families where the adults are living with HIV/AIDS and their children. The children may or may not be HIV+.
Scattered Site I Program
Serves individuals who are homeless with HIV/AIDS and/or homeless families where at least one of the adult parents (caretakers) has HIV/AIDS.
Scattered Site II Program
Serves individuals who are homeless or low-income with HIV/AIDS and/or homeless or low-income families where at least one of the family members has HIV/AIDS.
New Horizons Program
Serves individuals who are low-income with HIV/AIDS. For the New Horizons rental subsidy program, obtain an application by calling (678) 846-5505 or emailing TBRA@jerusalemhouse.org. Please note that our rental subsidy is not emergency assistance, and anyone obtaining the subsidy must be enrolled in our New Horizons program.
How to Apply
To enter a Jerusalem House program, you must have an HIV/AIDS diagnosis, complete a supportive housing application with a referring agency, and be referred to us. Contact Hope Atlanta to begin the referral process.
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Someone Cares engages, educates, and empowers individuals living with HIV/AIDS and other health disparities to achieve better health outcomes by eliminating barriers to culturally sensitive services, building a network for underserved groups, and increasing client resiliency.
Services Offer:
“PrEP” stands for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
HIV Testing & STI Testing
Hormone Therapy
Behavioral Health Program
Opioid Program
Free Safe Sex Kit link here: SafeSexKit – Someone Cares Atlanta (s1catl.org)
Marietta Location
Phone: (678) 921-2706
1950 Spectrum Circle, Suite 200 Marietta, GA 30067
Atlanta Location
Phone: (404) 355-5044
236 Forsyth St., Suite 201 and 204 Atlanta, GA 30303
LGBT Resource Center
Phone: (470) 384-9282
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