1999 HOPWA Competitive Grants

United Bronx Parents, Inc. will receive $1,080,000 to renew a HOPWA grant for Casita Esperanza that is addressing the needs of persons with HIV/AIDS who have multiple diagnoses, including homelessness, mental illness and/or substance abuse. The project serves clients in four primarily Latino and African American Bronx neighborhoods of New York City. About 240 persons will receive housing and services including medical attention, shelter, and assistance in locating permanent housing. The project includes 14 emergency housing units to address immediate needs and to engage clients in recovery services, 28 clean and sober transitional housing units, establishment of a free primary health care center and an outpatient mental health clinic and other on-site services. The project has been participating with Columbia University on the evaluation of efforts with this population under the Multiple Diagnoses Initiative developed by HUD and HHS in 1996. For information, contact: Lorraine Montengro, Executive Director, 773 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455; (718) 991-7100.

Greyston Health Services, Inc. in Yonkers, New York will receive a $1,271,870 grant for a HIV Mental Illness Chemical Addition Special Project that addresses a gap in appropriated care for persons with these needs. In coordination with the project sponsor, Maitri Center Inc., the project will purchase and rehabilitate six units of low income housing; provide staff housing; supply emergency rental assistance funds; provide enhanced supportive services in day service programs; and, offer enhanced environmental and crisis management services to maintain 24-hour assistance at the organization's Issan House, as 35-unit supportive housing facility for formerly homeless persons with AIDS. The program will serve 214 persons with HIV/AIDS in Westchester County. For information, contact: Charles G. Lief, President, Greystone Health Services, 21 Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10703; (914) 376-3900.

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