Mohawk Opportunities Inc.

Mohawk Opportunities’ Supported Housing Program also provides affordable housing and community based supports to homeless and low income individuals who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. The services offered by this program component are aimed at providing these individuals with the supports needed to remain in stable housing in the community as they struggle with their illness. In addition to individualized supports, the program offers monthly nutrition classes and regular socialization/recreation activities. The program utilizes rental units located in the City of Schenectady and has the capacity to serve 13 individuals at any given time. Families are also able to be served. The level of service provided by staff varies according to the needs of each individual/family. Program staff work collaboratively with other community service providers to ensure identified needs of all individuals served are addressed i.e. mental health and or substance abuse treatment, health care, public assistance, etc. An individualized service plan is developed with and for each resident upon their entry into the program and is used to guide service delivery. Referrals to the Rental Assistance Program component of the Supported Housing Program can be made directly to the program by calling the Program Director. Once received, all referrals are processed within 72 hours. To be eligible for the Rental Assistance Program, individuals must meet the following criteria: 18 years of age or older; A diagnosis of HIV/AIDS; Voluntarily agree to comply with Mohawk Opportunities, Inc. Residency Agreement; Must demonstrate a willingness to assist in securing necessary funds to cover the cost of case and services. Participation in the Rental Assistance Program component of the Supported Housing Program is voluntary. No person shall be excluded from admission to the program based on race, religion, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation or HIV status.

Rental Assistance Program for Persons Living with AIDS; Assertive Community Treatment (ACT); Dominion House; Community Residence Program- Curry House, Emmanuel House & Jones Home; Certified Apartment Program; Supported Housing Program; Continuum of Care Services; Transitional Services Program