SHIP has partnered with the VA to provide this program for homeless veterans with severe and persistent mental health issues. Safe Harbor is a six month program that provides additional support for individuals that are in need of a more structured environment.

Grant Per Diem Program

SHIP has partnered with the VA to provide this program for homeless veterans who need long term transitional housing to get back on their feet. This program may last up to two years. Veterans frequently enter this program after stabilizing in our Safe Harbor Program and utilize this time to become self sufficient and transition into our community.

In order to be placed in either program you must qualify through the Veterans Administration.
For information regarding the waiting list or to see if you qualify for this program please contact:
John Poarch, VA Homeless Per Diem Liaison/Social Worker at 208-695-5124.

Veterans of all eras and discharge statuses may also be serviced through a Federal Grant called Access to Recovery.
Call Business Psychology Associates (BPA) at 1-800-922-3406 for program screening.

Requirements
To be considered for SHIP Affiliated Housing, an applicant must have a minimum of 30 days of sobriety or have completed a detoxification program, completed all pages of the application and have been interviewed by a member of the SHIP staff to assess the persons motivation level.

Other Guidelines

Each individual must be willing to accept house rules.
Each individual must be able to pay his/her share of house expenses or qualify for financial assistance.
Each individual must have the desire to work on his/her recovery.
There are separate houses for men and for women.

Requirements
If you are currently living in a correctional facility, your application will be processed within two weeks of your Tentative Parole Date (TPD). An interview will be scheduled and you will be notified prior to the interview of the date and time. Persons who are incarcerated will be interviewed by phone.

Other Guidelines

Each individual must be willing to accept house rules.
Each individual must be able to pay his/her share of house expenses or qualify for financial assistance.
Each individual must have the desire to work on his/her recovery.
There are separate houses for men and for women.

Safe and Sober Houses Offer a Supportive Way of Living and Opportunities to Learn Skills in a Therapeutic Environment

Residents receive 24-hour support from peers in recovery.
Learn alcohol and drug-free living skills.
Share responsibility for maintaining the House.
Opportunity to learn leadership skills through elected positions
Have social interaction and activities.
Learn how to get along with others