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The Carpenter's Place operates a Day Room
with an open door policy as the first step to engaging a street person in the process of
improving their life situation. Any person who is homeless may come into the Day Room, as
long as they are not violent or overly intoxicated, and receive a lunch ticket for 7 days.
After 7 days they must meet with a case manager, if they have not already done so, to
continue receiving a lunch ticket.
The Day Room is a safe, structured space
where people who live on the street can seek shelter for the day in a positive
environment. An average of 90 – 100 Guests per day make use of the Day Room.
Practical and essential basic services are coordinated by Day Room staff and include: A
comfortable common gathering area with tables and chairs, lunch, shower, a change of
clothing, telephone for appropriate local calls, message service for appropriate messages,
referrals, and positive conversation.
By first meeting these most basic human
needs, CP provides an atmosphere that allows the homeless person to focus on something
other than moment-to-moment survival. Through the encouragement of Day Room staff, and
seeing their peers attain levels of success, Guests are encouraged to actively participate
with case managers and develop their own individualized Life Recovery Plan for success.
The Day Room is open from 8:15 AM until 3:00
PM, Monday through Friday.
Outreach | Day Room | Case Management |
Linkage to Community Services
Support Groups and Classes | Arts & Music | Transitional Housing
Homeless Mental Health Access Project (HMHAP) | Relocation
Program | Mentor
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