The Men’s Transitional Housing Program is a four stage program designed to help motivated, homeless men re-establish themselves as independent, self-supporting members of our society able to assume their responsibilities to their families, co-workers and friends. It currently consists of:

Of the roughly five hundred men who have participated in the Transitional Housing Program over the last fourteen years, the vast majority have been dealing with addiction and relationship issues that have cost them their families, their jobs and even their freedom. Every one comes to the program wanting to work on their external issues -- employment, fines, child support, bad credit, probation, etc. The men who make it are those with the courage and endurance to deal with their internal issues -- recovery, self-esteem, relationships and personal beliefs.

STAGE I : Andrew's Place Emergency Shelter

Most homeless clients leaving a residential treatment facility are without resources or employment. Through its collaborative relationship with the H.I.P. Job Program, Friendship House can guarantee such clients temporary community service employment that will not interfere with their recovery program. Through the Andrew's Place Emergency Shelter, Friendship House can also provide such clients with room and board until they get their first paycheck. For most clients, Andrew's Place's highly structured and supportive environment also eases the transition back into everyday life with all its temptations and distractions. 

STAGE II: Criswell House

Criswell House  is the next stage of men’s transitional housing. At this stage, residents have greater freedom, but also more responsibility for working their recovery program. During their six week stay in this dormitory style residence, program participants are required to save $75 per week, follow the shelter rules, maintain their sobriety and actively participate in the various shelter empowerment programs.  

STAGE III: Daughtry House & Burton House

Stage IV: AFTERCARE PROGRAM:

Every graduate of Men's Transitional Housing has the option of maintaining his case management relationship with Friendship House. About 30% of the graduates take advantage of this service, at least during their first year in independent housing.  With staff on site at Andrew's Place and Criswell House every evening, graduates know that they can drop in and catch a Friendship House staff person without having to make an appointment. Some graduates maintain a regular relationship with their Friendship House counselor for many years. Others maintain more a casual contact with Friendship House, coming for supper at Andrew's Place, attending an on-site twelve step meeting or seeking emergency service.