Transitional Housing

For veterans, individuals, or families suffering from housing insecurity or homelessness, transitional housing offers a safe and nurturing environment to heal, regroup, and make their goals of stable, permanent housing a reality. Harmony Homes for Healing in Oakland and Fairfield, California, provides transitional housing, support groups, and case management assistance to vulnerable people in the community. To learn more, reach out to Harmony Homes for Healing by phone or apply online today.

What is transitional housing?

Transitional housing provides temporary housing and supportive services to families and individuals impacted by homelessness. Harmony Homes for Healing aims to provide vulnerable people with stability and support while working toward moving into and maintaining permanent housing.

Who is eligible for transitional housing?

Harmony Homes for Healing provides transitional housing to individuals and families working toward permanent housing, including:

• Mothers with babies
• Survivors of domestic violence
• Insecure veterans

Older teens in foster care need safe places to learn and practice essential skills for living independently and may be able to get approval and a referral to move from foster homes into transitional housing.

Harmony Homes for Healing also aims to turn the “school to prison pipeline” on its head by creating a “prisons to home pipeline.” They have launched the Reentry Housing Program, providing safe, clean, and sober living spaces to those coming out of the local jails and prisons.

What support services are available at transitional housing?

Harmony Homes for Healing provides supportive services for program participants, such as case management assistance, life skills training, peer-to-peer counseling, and support groups to help address emotional needs in addition to meeting physical ones. They can provide limited transportation assistance, paid utilities, plentiful food, and household supplies.

Mental health care is an important part of the work being done by the Harmony Homes for Healing team.

“Harmony circles” are weekly group meetings that complement their weekly AA and NA meetings. Where those meetings offer important recovery support, harmony circles are house meetings that foster a sense of community for the house residents themselves.

Certified peer-to-peer counselors conduct the house meetings, which offer a safe space to share and heal from trauma.

How do I get access to transitional housing?

You can begin by contacting local government or social service agencies. You may also be able to seek a referral from your doctor or therapist.

To learn more about transitional housing, the support services available, and whether you might be eligible for a referral, reach out to Harmony Homes for Healing by phone or contact the team online today.