Abilene Hope Haven, Inc. in Abilene, Texas

About Abilene Hope Haven, Inc.

Abilene Hope Haven provides emergency shelter and rapid rehousing for homeless individuals and families. You’ll find them based in Abilene, Texas. It’s in a secluded part of town that offers plenty of privacy and even outdoor relaxation to unwind.

They connect these folks with substance abuse recovery support through community partnerships. Its Bridge 2 Home shelter is the primary entry point for those in crisis. This housing-first approach helps clients build a foundation for stability.

A Bridge to a New Life

The Bridge 2 Home shelter offers 14 private rooms with bathrooms for single men, women and families including pregnant women and children. Stays last 30 to 90 days by bridging to permanent housing through Hope Housing Services. Case managers provide 24/7 support and individualized housing plans.

Clients receive wrap-around support including transportation, workforce training, life-skills coaching, and spiritual guidance. Mental health and substance abuse needs are addressed through local partnerships. Many families express gratitude for the supportive environment that helps them regain stability.

From Crisis to Housing

The journey from homelessness to independent living follows these steps:

• Coordinated entry assessment through West Texas Homeless Network. Residents can’t self-refer.
• Emergency shelter placement at Bridge 2 Home with case management.
• Development of a rapid re-housing plan with financial assistance.
• Life skills and workforce training for self-sufficiency.
• Transition to permanent housing with a lease of 12 months.

Additional Services and Access

Abilene Hope Haven provides transportation, spiritual guidance and connections to treatment partners for mental health and substance abuse. The organization also offers basic life skills training.

As a nonprofit, services are largely free. The facility doesn’t accept insurance for treatment services.