Transitional Housing in Connecticut

Individuals who are experience crisis as a result of addiction, trauma, domestic violence or any other situation often find themselves displaced and in search of permanent housing while thy attend treatment and counseling. Connecticut transitional housing programs offer a stepping stone for individuals and their families during this difficult time.

Providing a home-like setting, often in a shared housing environment such as an apartment, Connecticut transitional housing is a safe, economically affordable option for transitional iving following crisis. Here individuals and their families can continue to receive the support services necessary for healing while they also learn to reintegrate back into society. Residents in transitional housing share a similar common goal – to get their lives back on track and to achieve independence and economic self-sufficiency that allows them to live on their own again.

Principles of Transitional Housing

Residents who enter transitional housing in Connecticut will be required to adhere to strict standards of living which generally include remaining drug and alcohol free, taking part in regular support groups or counseling, and continuing down the path of chosen recovery. A consistent level of participation and commitment will be required in order to remain in the transitional housing. For those who are committed to overcoming the challenges faced in financial crisis, these safeguards can lead to improved economic independence in the long run.

Generally, transitional housing includes similar rules to sober living programs and residential treatment in that:

• Residents are required to take part continued counseling and therapy.
• Residents are required to remain drug and alcohol-free.
• Residents are required to treat others with respect.
• Residents are required to be safe and to respect the safety of others.
• Residents may not be allowed to have visitors depending on the living situations of others in the home.
• Residents may be required to sign an agreement stating that they will adhere to the rules.

Finding Transitional Housing in Connecticut

Throughout the state of Connecticut a number of transitional housing opportunities exist to help eradicate homelessness and restore balance and stability into the lives of those who have otherwise been displaced. Finding a transitional housing option that suits you or your family’s needs begins with a call to our helpline. We can assist you in determining which programs have available room for you or for someone you care about, which programs will provide the correct services for your needs and which programs are likely to offer the community support that is necessary to help ease your transition.

Taking the steps toward economic self-sufficiency and integration back into society as an independent individual can be scary and difficult. Transitional housing provides you with the stepping stone that makes the transition not only possible, but welcomed. There’s no need to be afraid of what will come—seek the help of a transitional housing facility today and find out how much better life can be with independence.