The Supported Housing Program by Mohawk Opportunities offers affordable housing and community-based support to individuals who have a history of mental illness, are HIV positive, and are homeless. This program is funded by Continuum of Care Services. The main goal of this program is to help individuals secure an apartment and acquire the necessary skills to maintain permanent housing in the community. The program utilizes single rental units in the City of Schenectady and has the capacity to serve up to 28 individuals at a time, including families. The level of service provided by staff varies based on the unique needs of each individual or family.

Program staff collaborate with other community service providers to ensure that the identified needs of all individuals served are addressed, i.e., mental health and/or substance abuse treatment, health care, public assistance, etc. Upon entering the program, an individualized service plan is developed with and for each resident and used to guide service delivery.

Referrals to the Continuum of Care 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 Continuum of Care services, individuals must meet the following criteria:

• 18 years of age or older

• A primary diagnosis of a psychiatric illness or HIV/AIDS

• Documentation of “homelessness” as defined by HUD.

• Not currently assessed as being dangerous to self or others or otherwise in need of hospitalization

• 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 care and services