Community Reintegration Services - Lents House

This program is a joint venture between the VA, the Portland Housing Authority, and Cascadia

Goal

To provide safe, affordable, case managed housing to homeless (or at risk of becoming so) veterans with psychiatric and substance abuse disorders.

Method

It provides case management services and low cost rent to 5 veterans in a community (SRO) setting.

Lents House is

A Single Resident Occupancy (SRO) in south east Portland. Each unit is equipped with a private bathroom. Rent is $280 per month (plus $20 for utilities) with a one-time $280 refundable deposit.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Veteran Status
• Homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
• Diagnosed with substance abuse and psychiatric disorder
• Commitment to abstinence
• Willingness to accept case management

Case Management Services Include:

• Linkage to VAMC or community based service providers/resources
• Crisis intervention
• Individualized case management plans
• Group and individual meetings with residents

Point of Contact:

Larry Hanson, MSW
Portland VAMC, P.O. Box 1035 (V3DOM)
Portland, OR 97207

Vancouver: (360) 696-4061, ext. 31330
Portland: (503) 220-8262, ext. 31330

Outside the Portland Metro Area: 1-800-949-1004