Harbor House Crisis Shelters

Harbor House Crisis Shelters' (HHCS) mission is to provide hospitable shelter, transitional living and services for homeless women and families. Our goal is to assist our guests in attaining services and housing.

Harbor House Crisis Shelters provide emergency shelter for forty-five (45) days. Each family will have their own secure room. Single women will be in a dormitory-style room. Bedding, toiletries, diapers, towels, clothing and non-perishable foods are available.

Case Worker Goals (priority determined through assessment)

Increase income via financial assistance, employment, child support, etc.

Budgeting process, even if there is little to no income. Budgeting is a needed skill.

Housing Counseling includes credit problems, evictions, and finding a place.

Mental Health/AODA/Physical Disabilities assessment referrals.

Referrals to other housing programs.

Nutrition and parenting education.

Prevention of further incidence of homelessness.

Life Skills Enhancement

Money management Skills & Ability to Pay Rent

Social Skills & Social Supports

Shopping & Cooking Skills

Awareness of Substance Use relapse Patterns and Consequences

Ability to Pursue Self-Identified Goals

Children's Life Sills are also offered.

Transitional Living Center

Transitional Living Center is a extension of Harbor House Crisis Shelters, emergency homeless shelters for single women and families in Superior, Wisconsin. The Transitional Living Program, located in Superior, Wisconsin, is for homeless families that need more extensive assistance in attaining permanent housing. The Transitional Living Program offers affordable housing while education, advocacy and empowerment are provided through case management.

Harbor House Crisis Shelters' expertise and vast experience has led to the development of case management that addresses barriers to attaining permanent housing that homeless families and single women face. These barriers include:

poor credit;

prior eviction/poor rental history;

unpaid fines;

mental illness/disability; and

lack of education/employment.

While these barriers seem daunting, these can be addressed given the needed time, expertise and resources for these families and single women. Harbor House Crisis Shelters' Transitional Living Program addresses these barriers through weekly case meetings, weekly educational resident meetings, accountability, and support for the families and single women.

Weekly meetings help with accountability, direction and further goal setting. These meetings also are utilized for community referrals and additional resources.

Permanent Housing Program

This program, which will be similar to our Transitional Housing Program, should be up and operational late summer/early fall.  We look forward to helping our community with permanent housing that is much needed in Douglas County!

Please email Krystal or Lily at krystal.b@harborhousecs.org or lily.h@harborhousecs.org for additional information.

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