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Transitional Housing | Beacon, The

1717 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309

Eligibility

Residents must be female, single (no men/children) and over age 18, not currently pregnant

Required documents

Call for details

Application process

Application online under "apply to stay" tab.

Fees

$420/month

Service area

Polk County, IA

Description

Provides a women's transitional living program for women in crisis or in need of rehabilitation services. Minimum stay of 4 months with a maximum stay of two years; 3 meals and snacks provided; no alcohol or illegal drugs allowed, and random drug testing performed. Substance abuse, mental health and medical assessments are required upon arrival. Intensive Case Management provided: residents are required to find employment and maintain appointments for counseling, aftercare, and support groups. Rent does begin to accrue upon move in, at a rate of $420 per month. No deposit required.

*The Beacon is not an emergency housing program. Pre-screen required.

Support groups are open to the public, but are for women only:
1. Alcoholics Anonymous, Mondays at 7pm.
2. Alcoholics Anonymous, Wednesday at 7pm.
3. Empowerment, First Wednesday at 7 pm.
4. Narcotics Anonymous, Thursday at 7 pm.

Providing organization

Beacon, The

Women's transitional living program with rehabilitation services.