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Center for Human Services
Luis E. Martinez House, an HIV/AIDS Residence
“If I can save a life with what I say and do, then my work is done.” - Luis E. MartinezProviding Quality Permanent Housing for Homeless Individuals with HIV/AIDSThe Center for Human Services is dedicated to homeless individuals who are infected with HIV. This dedication is evident through its Luis E. Martinez House HIV/ AIDS Residence (LEMH). We strive to help HIV positive, homeless individuals regain normalcy and stability in their lives by providing a permanent housing situation along with the coordination of Project CARE case management and client advocacy services. The LEMH is...
- A supportive, permanent housing situation for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
- dedicated to a harm reduction philosophy for working with residents.
- helping individuals regain the strength and ability to live independently in the community.
LEMH offers rooms to 10 residents in its five two bedroom apartments. Residents are selected by House management according to the following criteria:
- Homeless or at risk of being homeless*
- Living with HIV/AIDS
- At least 90 days clean and sober for residents with alcohol or substance abuse histories
- Commitment to attend support groups
*Per guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) LEMH provides residents with access to:
- Weekly Resident Meetings to identify and discuss issues affecting residents
- Information and Referral services that address your individual needs
- 24 Hour Staff Support to help with the adjustment to increasingly independent living in a structured environment
- Individual and Group Activities that provide opportunities for both leisure and recreation
- Case management and client advocacy services through Project CARE that help individuals locate and coordinate services necessary to become self-sufficient. Some of these services may include, but aren’t limited to:
- Addiction Recovery
- Financial Assistance
- Food Pantries
- Home Health Care
- Legal Assistance
- Medical/ Dental
- Mental Health
- Prevention
- Support and Relapse
- Transportation
A life that is that is touched by HIV and AIDS already faces a great number of challenges and uncertainties. It is further complicated when homelessness,addiction recovery, recent incarceration, negative criminal history and poverty are added to the situation. We are committed to helping people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs) reenter the community through a sound, stable living environment. We just ask that each resident be our partner and uphold his/her commitment to a healthy, substance freelifestyle.Funding for the Luis E. Martinez House is provided by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and private donors.
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