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- EIN 22-2511873
- (203) 401-4400
- 586 Ella Grasso Blvd New Haven CT 06519 USA
- WWW.COLUMBUSHOUSE.ORG
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Homeless & Housing, Homeless Shelters
Mission: “To serve people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, by providing shelter and housing and by fostering their personal growth and independence.”
Programs: Columbus House has 4 main program areas providing shelter and services for those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless: Shelters, Transitional Housing, Permanent Supportive Housing & Outreach Services. Shelters:Our goal is to reach homeless adults on the street through extensive outreach and to provide a safe environment for those who come through our doors.Our shelter at 586 Boulevard provides shelter for over 80 women and men, 365 nights a year, serving over 78,000 meals annually. Case management services include referrals to mental health and substance abuse treatment programs, employment training programs, education, health services and housing.
The Overflow Shelter for men is generally filled to its 75-bed capacity and beyond. This seasonal shelter serves clients with food, clothing, showers, personal care items and case management services. Last year Columbus House had to turn away 1400 men, due to a lack of bed space. (There is currently no overflow shelter for women in New Haven, so Columbus House accommodates the surplus at its Boulevard location.)
The Recovery House is a short-term program for men who are in early recovery who are waiting for placement in sober housing, in-patient treatment programs or permanent housing with out-patient treatment and support. Length of stay is 60 days.