Shelter Plus Care (S+C)

Who Can Benefit from Shelter Plus Care (S+C)

The Shelter Plus Care (S+C) housing program serves persons with disabilities who do not have a place to live.

What is Shelter Plus Care (S+C)

The Shelter Plus Care (S+C) housing program provides shelter and supportive services, but only pays for shelter.

Other services to support a person are required and must be provided, but the money to pay for them must come from other sources. The other services can include things like mental health counseling, chronic addiction counseling, and health care for persons with AIDS.

How Can a Person Apply for Shelter Plus Care (S+C)

To find out how this program works in your community, contact a local homeless shelter or other private organizations, such as a church, hospital, domestic violence shelter, etc. You can also contact the Office of Housing and Community Partnerships, Supportive Housing Section at 614-466-2285 for information.

Pros and Cons of the Program

Pros of Shelter Plus Care (S+C)

• requires that supportive services must be provide;
• can serve persons with TBI who are homeless;
• providers are familiar with substance addictions and other issues facing some persons with TBI.

Cons of Shelter Plus Care (S+C)

• requires but does not pay for supportive services;
• does not provide long term housing or support.

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