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rental support program operates like Housing Choice Vouchers in that the individual pays 30% of their adjusted
income for rent and utilities and the rent subsidy pays the remaining amount. The program includes housing
focused case management and peer supports and can support approximately 50 individuals.
In addition, H-NNCSB operates a 12-person supervised group home for individuals who have discharged from
state institutions into their home community but continue to require 24-hour supervision for a prolonged period
post-discharge.
For pregnant women who have substance use disorders, H-NNCSB operates a 16-bed supervised residential
treatment program with goals of assisting women with both residential drug treatment while at the same time
having both a healthy pregnancy and the delivery of a healthy baby. The program is operated in partnership with
a regional medical center and an OB-GYN practice.
Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the
housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to
persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. 91.315(e)
There exists a sub-category of persons and families at risk of being homeless or requiring supportive services to
avoid becoming homeless. This group includes people who are doubling up with relatives or friends, the very
low-income unassisted, those employed in low paying jobs, those at risk of losing jobs, those awaiting release
from institutional facilities and those living from one paycheck to another. This group needs supportive services
so that the downward spiral of homelessness does not begin. It is estimated that for every homeless person,
another two to seven people are in danger of becoming homeless according to the National Alliance to End
Homelessness, Inc. Once individuals and families become homeless, it is difficult and expensive to return them
to independent living. These groups need financial counseling assistance and other support services including
food stamps, affordable medical services, employment referrals, and counseling.
The H-NNCSB, along with the NNRHA and the Newport News Department of Human Services was selected as
one of 4 teams for the upcoming year to receive extensive Technical Assistance under the
CSH 1Roof Initiative – Keeping Families Together. The initiative aims to develop supportive housing plans
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