Corpus Christi AIDS Residence And Bethany House
Current statistics say that 1 out of every 250 people in the United States
is suffering and dying with AIDS, many without a home, friends or family.
Since 1994, Lazarus House Ministries has strived to help local HIV/AIDS patients to achieve a
healthy and independent lifestyle via the Corpus Christi Residence and Bethany House programs.
Under the direction of the Ministry, this program provides housing
and compassionate care along with comprehensive services for low
income and homeless individuals and families with HIV/AIDS operating
at two supported residence sites: an eight unit congregate
program for individuals (Corpus Christi House) and a two-family
building to house adults and their families (Bethany House). The
two-family building has one two-bedroom and one three-bedroom
unit.
Residents commit to living and participating in the drug and alcohol free lifestyle of the residence,
and agree to comply with house rules and to live in a community setting
characterized by mutual respect among all residents and staff.
The Corpus Christi AIDS Residence is a home for men and women who are living with HIV or AIDS.
Many of these people are without a home, friends and/or family.
The Bethany House Family AIDS Residence is for families with one or more members living with HIV or AIDS.
There are services and programs at Corpus Christi Residence and Bethany House
that specifically attend to the needs of these individuals.
A supportive residential environment is offered to single men, women, and families who live with HIV or AIDS.
Corpus Christi honors individual capacity, independence and dignity,
while fostering personal growth and maximizing access to needed medical and social services.
Corpus Christi Residence
- Facilities for 8 single men and/or women (currently there are vacancies)
- Individualized service plans
- Onsite visiting nurse care
- 24hr. supportive staff
- Pastoral care and education
Bethany House
- Facilities for 2 families living independently
- Opportunity to participate in Corpus Christi programs
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Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Homeless as defined by HUD
- Confirmed diagnosis of HIV/AIDS
- Three months clean and sober with intention of continuing clean and sober
- Needs supportive housing
- Be able to live safely with the level of supports provided by Corpus Christi without being a risk to self or others
- Have life expectancy of at least six months
- Demonstrate ability and desire to participate in program
Case management services include:
- Assistance in securing employment, volunteer opportunities,
transportation and free educational services.
- All residents have an individualized service plan and are required to
participate in some activity to help maintain long-term
residential and economic stability. The staff provide a "home-like"
atmosphere that promotes dignity and caring. The program
incorporates a weekly support group with an outside
provider, educational information groups on all types of
health issues as well as help in supporting relapse
prevention.
- All staff receive ongoing, updated training in issues related to HIV/AIDS and direct care of our residents.
- Services to the families that live at Bethany House may include help in
securing jobs, day care, transportation and scholarships for
children’s programs. Residents can stay here until they
are able to move into more permanent housing or, if need be,
to another more appropriate medical facility.
- Residents pay 30% of their income for rent and another 20% program fee which
includes food, utilities and costs of other services.
To apply, call the Corpus Christi AIDS Residence Coordinator, Mark Haseltine at 978-689-4321.
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