The Transitional Apartment Program places 63 formerly homeless individuals with serious and persistent mental illnesses in private apartments throughout Brooklyn for up to 36 months.

The Supported Apartment Program places 72 individuals into long-term and permanent apartments. BCHS provides clients intensive support, including on-going case management, daily living skills training, substance abuse counseling, and mental health care to help residents maintain successful independent living.

Elegibility requirements:
* 18 years of age or older;
* Primary Axis I diagnosis such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression, and receives SSI or SSD due to mental illness; or has an extended functional impairment due to mental illness; or relies on psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation and support;
* Documentation of homelessness as defined by the NYC Dept. of Homeless Services (DHS) under the NYNY agreement, including an approved HRA 2005 form and official approval letter registering the individual as NYNY eligible;
* Demonstrated ability to live on her/his own or with roommates and maintain psychiatric stability, manage medication, be financially responsible and show a commitment to sobriety;
* A current psychosocial assessment conducted within 90 days of applying;
* A mental status evaluation and physical examination conducted within 30 days of applying;
* Documentation of income or eligibility for Medicaid, HR, SSI or SSD;
* Copies of appropriate identification.

Transitional Apartment applicants must have a documented need for at least five (5) Rehabilitative Services, which indicate impairment in functioning during the last 12 months, or reliance on psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation and supports.

If appropriate, BCHS Intake Staff will conduct a screening interview, usually at the applicants’ current housing location. No applicant will be rejected on the basis of categorical criteria, such as substance abuse history or participation in methadone treatment for opiate addiction.

For more information please e-mail the Apartment Program.