Office of Supportive Housing

Mission
The mission of the Office of Supportive Housing is to plan for and assist individuals and families in moving toward independent living and self-sufficiency, with the end goal being households thriving in safe and stable housing located in supportive communities.
Values
  • *Everyone's right to be be treated with dignity and respect
  • *Fairness and honesty
  • *Open communication while maintaining appropriate client confidentiality
  • *Consistency within our organization
  • *Dedication to our work, our clients, ourselves & to working together
  • *Commitment to excellence & personal expertise
  • *Maintaining a physically and emotionally safe and supportive environment for all clients and staff
Services
  • *Domestic Violence Response Hotline
  • *Central Emergency and Relocation Services
  • *Protective services for 18-59 year old individuals
  • *Personal care boarding home services at Riverview Home
  • *Homeless Prevention Services through the Housing Retention Program
Recent Accomplishments
  • Creating Homes, Strengthening Communities, & Improving Systems: Philadelphia's Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness, endorsed by the Honorable Mayor John F. Street
  • Diversion program: Diverting 150 individuals experiencing homelessness from emergency housing and providing a means of returning to safe, stable, & dignified housing in the community
  • Shortening the average length of stay in emergency housing while providing quality shelter and services
  • Implementation of Philadelphia's third Housing First Program: Utilizing the Housing First model to target families living with disabilities and having involvement in multiple social service systems
  • Establishment of Philadelphia's First Engagement Center: Utilizing a low-demand apporach to engagement, Grace Cafe' provides a space for individuals experiencing homelessness to engage with Outreach staff in an non-threatening maner
  • Project Homeless Connect: Philadephia joined 20 other cities across the country in a one day event to engage and house 106 individuals experiencing homelessness
  • Launch of a citywide hotline for survivors of domestic violence

View more information about us on our Library Shelf:
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Office of Supportive Housing
1401 JFK Boulevard Municipal Services Building, 10th Floor
Philadelphia, PA, 19102
United States
See map: Google Maps

Dave.Zega@Phila.gov

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Services & Population