Housing
BETTER WAY OF MIAMI, INC. IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE PERMANENT HOUSING PROGRAMS’ “WAIT LISTS”
Better Way of Miami, Inc. Housing Programs provide housing and supportive services on a long-term basis for homeless persons with disabilities (primary diagnosis of chronic substance use disorders) who may have co-occurring disorders which may include acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or related diseases. Housing is reserved for individuals and/or their families who are living in places not intended for human habitation (e.g., streets) or in emergency shelters or transitional housing (with prior homelessness). The programs allow for a variety of housing choices and a range of supportive services funded by Better Way and other sources in response to the needs of the hard-to-reach homeless population with disabilities.
Assistance in the Housing Programs is provided to help homeless persons meet three overall goals:
• achieve residential stability,
• increase their skill levels and/or incomes, and
• obtain greater self-determination (i.e., more influence over decisions that affect their lives).
SRO (Single Room Occupancy)
The SRO Program is a single-room occupancy rental assistance program that provides housing and supportive services for tenants interested in enhancing their recovery in a communal living environment.
Access
The Access Program is a program funded by Lutheran Services of Florida. The access program was established as a move-in assistance program for those disabled single individuals and families who are working but cannot afford the cost of moving into an apartment, efficiency or other residential environment.
SRA (Sponsor-based Rental Assistance)
The SRA Program is a sponsor-based rental assistance program that provides housing and supportive services to disabled individuals. Better Way Apartments is an independent living facility comprised of 55 units owned by Better Way of Miami, inc.
Partners For Homes
The Partners For Homes program is funded by Lutheran Services of Florida. Partners for homes provides permanent housing to disabled single individuals and families.