Abbe Center for Community Mental Health

Transitional Living

520 11^th Street NW

Cedar Rapids, IA  52405

286-9822

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.  Limited staff availability on the weekend.

Skill training for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, focusing on independent living skills, interpersonal skills and symptom management.  Services provided in apartment setting.

Area Substance Abuse Council

Adult Halfway House

3601 16^th Avenue SW

Cedar Rapids, IA  52404

390-4611

Assistance available 24-hours a day, year round.  Intakes are by appointment, normally Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Short-term transitional housing for adult men and women in need of substance abuse counseling, housing and supportive services after successful completion of a primary residential treatment program.  All meals are provided.  Laundry facility on site.  Access to telephone.  Must be sober for approximately 30 days prior to program entry.  Must be appropriate for substance abuse halfway house treatment and willing to participate in treatment.  Maximum length of stay is up to one year.  Capacity is 10 persons.  Fees based on a sliding fee scale.

Area Substance Abuse Council

Dual Diagnosis Recovery Center

3601 16^th Avenue SW

Cedar Rapids, IA  52404

390-4611

Assistance available 24 hours a day, year round.  Intakes are by appointment, normally Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Long-term transitional housing and treatment program for adult men and women who are diagnosed with both a substance abuse addiction and a chronic mental illness.  This program is for a limited population.  All clients must be referred through Linn County MHDD Services and must be appropriate for participation in a highly structured program.  Maximum length of stay is two years.  Capacity is 10 individuals.

Area Substance Abuse Council

Heart of Iowa Halfway House Program

4050 Bowling Street SW

Cedar Rapids, IA  52404

862-1050

Assistance available 24 hours a day, year round.  Intakes are by appointment, normally Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Short-term transitional housing for pregnant women and women with children who need substance abuse counseling, housing and supportive services after successful completion of a primary residential treatment program.  Childcare is provided during programming hours.  Family apartments are located on campus.  Maximum length of stay is up to one year.  Capacity is 12 families.  Fees based on a sliding fee scale and family size.

Area Substance Abuse Council

The Way Home Apartments

5480 Kirkwood Blvd. SW

Cedar Rapids, IA  52404

363-3985

Assistance available by appointment.  Call for information.

Long-term transitional housing program for low-income families recovering from a substance abuse addiction.  Must have successfully completed a substance abuse treatment program.  Maximum stay is two years.  Apartments are fully furnished.  Rent includes utilities, except for telephone and cable TV.  Income eligibility requirements apply.  Capacity:  24 units.

Catherine McAuley Center

Transitional Housing Program

866 4^th Avenue SE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

363-4993

Assistance available Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Transitional housing for women only, 18 years of age or older, who do not have children living with them.  Call for appointment.  Must be able to work 20 hours a week and be able to live independently. Fees range from $30 to $60 per week, depending on length of time resident is in program. Maximum length of stay is up to one year, but may be extended by mutual agreement.  Capacity is 15 women.

Foundation 2 Transitional Living Program

1630 1^st Avenue NE*

Cedar Rapids, IA  52402

(*Office Location)

368-3376

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, or by appointment.

Transitional housing for non-system youth, both male and female, between 16 and 21 years of age, including those pregnant or parenting.  Youth cannot have a DHS social worker or juvenile correctional officer.  Case management services and group counseling are provided.  Maximum length of stay is 18 months.  Capacity is 10 youth.

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program

(HACAP) Transitional Housing

(Applications taken by phone)

5560 Sixth Street SW

Cedar Rapids, IA  52404

366-7631, x6020

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.  For information about housing programs in other counties:  Benton County, call 319-472-4761.  Washington County, call 319-653-7275.  Johnson County, call 319-337-5765.

Transitional housing for persons that meet the HUD definition of homelessness and have no other means to obtain housing.  Compliance-based program follows a self-sufficiency plan that involves employment or vocational training.  Rent is paid at 30% of adjusted income.  Capacity:  44 unit apartment complex and 21 scattered site units.

The Safe Place Foundation

527 6^th Avenue SE

Cedar Rapids, IA  52401

366-3430

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Transitional housing for adult men and women at least 18 years of age who are homeless and in the early stages of recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs.  Provides a supportive environment where residents can practice sobriety, learn recovery skills and integrate themselves back into the community.  Facility is co-ed.  Maximum length of stay is up to 18 months.  Capacity is 23 persons.  Program fees are $250 per month.