HOUSING
Referrals to CHS’ Housing programs are assigned directly to CHS by the Allegheny Link and referring partners. You can contact the Allegheny Link to complete an assessment and connect to resources and services you may be eligible for at, 1-866-730-2368.
HOUSING & RENTAL ASSISTANCE
We assist individuals over 18 and families who are unstably housed, at imminent risk, or are currently experiencing homelessness by providing support in obtaining and maintaining safe, affordable housing.
ONE TIME ASSISTANCE
One-time assistance programs assist participants with rental assistance and housing stabilization needs. Participants are served with assistance for the initial costs requested by prospective landlords.
PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
Permanent Supportive Housing programs assist individuals with a disability and families who have someone with a disability in the household and are experiencing homelessness.
Participants work toward self-sufficiency while receiving rental assistance, referrals for necessary resources to maintain housing, employment assistance, and life skills training such as budgeting, making appointments, and addressing their physical and mental health.
RAPID RE-HOUSING
Rapid re-housing is a rental assistance program that aims to bring an individual or family into stable housing as quickly as possible while working toward achieving self-sufficiency and overall stability.
INNOVATIVE HOUSING
Innovative Housing programs are rental assistance programs aimed to assist individuals with special circumstances who are unstably housed, are experiencing, or are at risk of experiencing homelessness. Special circumstances include high hospitalizations and unplanned care rates, transitions from high-cost residential settings to independent living, and experiencing substance abuse disorder.
