Farmington Safe Haven (Transitional Housing Program)
Farmington Safe Haven is located in the town of Farmington, New York.
The Transitional Housing Program offers 20 supportive beds serving a population of more vulnerable male and female Veterans experiencing housing instability. Residents are provided housing for up to 180 days.
This program is based on the ‘Safe Haven’ and ‘Housing First’ model of care that focuses on harm reduction with a community-based early recovery model of supportive housing.
Farmington Safe Haven is centrally located and is in close proximity to many local amenities such as grocery shopping, schools, places of worship, medical care, banks, libraries, government agencies and general shopping.
Veterans are provided:
- A bedroom including a bed (with sheets and linens provided), dresser, nightstand, lamp, and locking closet
- Fresh and nutritious dinners prepared daily
- Healthy food options for independently-prepared snacks, breakfast, and lunch
- Medication storage and oversight
- Life skills training including budgeting, relapse prevention, and cooking
- Assistance in housing and employment searches
- Transportation to medical, mental health, and substance use disorder treatment, as needed
- Collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs and other community organizations to locate stable and affordable long-term housing options
Upon arrival, Veterans meet with staff to complete an intake form and develop an individualized service plan. Clothing and/or personal hygiene items are provided to the residents, as needed.
Location/Contact
Farmington Safe Haven (Transitional Housing Program)
1133 Corporate Drive
P.O. Box 25395
Farmington, New York 14425
Phone: (585) 978-8123
Email:
Jessica Belle,
Manager