Program Contact

Annette Burroughs

Program Manager

BrowardInfo@voa-fla.org

(786) 369-1873

Office Hours: 8:30 AM to 5 PM

Program Overview

The Broward Permanent Supportive Housing Program provides housing and supportive services to homeless individuals and/or families with severe and persistent mental illness to stabilize and prepare them for a life of independence. Program fee is based on income. Volunteers of America of Florida is a 501c3 nonprofit with results-driven programming which are measured through Outcomes. 100% of the participants are involved in both meaningful and volunteer activities as constituted by the Program Outcomes.

Qualifications for this Program

• Accepts 18 years or older male and female individuals and/or families
• Must be diagnosed with a severe and persistent psychiatric disability. Can have a concurrent substance abuse disorder (dual-diagnosed).
• Must be homeless.

Requirements to Stay in the Program

• Remain clean and sober
• Motivated to interact in the community through volunteer work, employment, or pursuing educational opportunities.
• Attend all medical and behavioral health appointments
• Must self-administer medication.
• If applicable, pay program fee monthly.

Year Established

2005

Services Provided

• Case management
• Independent living skills
• Safety, social, and empowerment skills
• Crisis intervention stabilization and support
• Individual and group psychotherapy
• Development and follow-up with Individual Life Plan

Funding Partners

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)

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