Outpatient ServicesLevel IV : Residential
Level IV Update 2011
Because housing instability remains one of the most critical unmet needs affecting low-income people living with HIV/ AIDS, the Omega House continues to provide a safe and sober house option for men and women who are HIV-positive and or at risk of homelessness. Level IV is funded by the Department of Social Services and receives technical assistance from the Connecticut AIDS Resource Coalition.
From July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010 Omega House housed18 individuals, 2 female and 16 male, have called Omega House home. With a median age of 45 years old, 9 residents were African American, 5 Hispanic, 3 Caucasian (non-Hispanic) and one self-described as other. All residents, 100%, were in the low or moderate income range. One resident earned a GED, another a high school diploma, one resident began the GED process and three residents participated in job training activities. In addition, 6 individuals have maintained employment.
Onsite case management provides the residents with increased access to primary care, social services, nutritional items, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, HIV prevention education and vocational activities, all which is the framework to allow healing to begin.
One resident who spent 25 years in and out of jail eventually ended up at Omega House. Since then the resident earned a GED, has a job, stable housing in a supportive communal living, dignity and respect. By simply providing support and supportive services, people are able to effect positive change in their lives.
