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Services Provided at Moravian Open Door
1. Housing.
A safe, clean, drug and alcohol-free living environment. This includes private and semi-private rooms, a communal kitchen where clients can prepare meals, on-site laundry facilities, a community living room as well as a beautiful court-yard where clients can socialize.
2. Pastoral Counseling.
One-on-one and group counseling, offered by Pastor Lynette McRae of First Moravian Church of NYC and other church leaders and counselors. Referrals can be made to local Moravian Churches for in-house counseling support.
3. Transitional Housing Support.
A client's caseworker provides the following services:
- housing referrals for affordable apartments and rooms
- assistance with various applications for housing programs (i.e. HRA 2000, NYCHA and Housing Plus)
- letter-writing, copying, faxing, mailing and mock housing interviews
- nursing home referrals, where appropriate
4. Entitlements.
Clients are assisted with obtaining Social Security Income, Social Security Disability, Public Assistance and Veteran benefits.
5. Employment.
The MOD staff helps clients through every aspect of the job search. This includes scanning the job listings, resume and cover letter development, mock job interviews and collecting letters of reference.
6. Medical and Mental Health.
Referrals are made to local providers.
7. Substance Abuse.
Out-patient, in-patient and long-term treatment referrals are provided.
8. Escorts.
MOD staff is available to accompany clients on medical, mental health and social service appointments, as well as to housing interviews.
9. General Advocacy.
Clients are afforded Fair Hearing support, Adult Protective Services and professional assistance.
10. Special Events.
Dinners, special guests, youth organizations, activities, movies, bingo and community event listings are made available to clients.
11. House Meetings.
Monthly house meetings are held for clients and staff to address any concerns within the building.
Internal Programs
- Benefit Maximization and Maintenance Program
- Life Sharing Group
- Church Outings
- Substance Abuse Support Group
- Psychological Stability
- Financial & Benefits Seminars
- Permanent Housing Orientation
External Programs
- Beth Israel Detoxification Program (alcohol abuse)
- Employment Program for Recovering Alcoholics (EPRA)
- Phoenix House (substance abuse)
- Visiting Nurse Service of NY (home care assessment)
- East 7th St. Baptist Church (free clothing)
- St. Francis of Assisi (free meals served daily at 7am)
- Community Access: Building Homes, Hopes and Futures (academic and vocational training programs)
- Bellevue Hospital (mental health)
- Department of Health (HIV, TB and STD Testing and Counseling)
- Exodus Transitional Community, Inc. (ex-offender assistance with transition)
- The City of New York Human Resources Administration – Adult Protective Services
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