House of Ruth, Safe Homes Strong Communities, Victim Coordinated Entry
www.hruth.org

From agency: House of Ruth, Maryland
Resource Details
Description HOMELESS PREVENTION PROGRAM: Program works with the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services to screen for intimate partner violence, review eligibility for rapid rehousing, or other permanent housing options. Services are available to victims of intimate partner violence or sexual violence residing in Baltimore City only. Provides transportation assistance, groceries assistance, bus or train tickets to flee/relocate, help with moving expenses, offers aid to secure lock changes, and assist with documentation fees.  
Defined coverage areas:
Maryland
 
Hours Of Operation 24 hour hotline.
Program
Eligibility Individuals must be a Baltimore City resident or homeless in Baltimore City and a victim of intimate partner or sexual violence. Individuals must be experiencing homelessness as a result of the violence. Must be a victim of IPV incident in the last six months; and must be homeless or imminently homeless due to the IPV experienced.
Program Fees None.
Application Process Complete an in person or phone interview with HRM staff. To refer an eligible individual, send an email with the subject “VCE Referral [Your Organization]” to vce@hruthmd.org. Include in email the individual's name, date of birth, family size, contact information, including contact restrictions, current location, housing barriers, and Victim Coordinated Entry services requested.
Documents Required Staff will help individuals obtain necessary documents as needed.
Normal Wait Times Typically it takes 30-60 days to move from homelessness to being housed.
Programs at this agency House of Ruth, Gateway Project, Abuse Intervention Program
House of Ruth Maryland, Domestic Violence Hotline
House of Ruth Maryland, Shelter Program
House of Ruth Maryland, Domestic Violence Legal Clinic, Prince George's County
House of Ruth Maryland, Clinical Services, Individual and Family Counseling
House of Ruth Maryland, Clinical Services, Support Groups
House of Ruth Maryland, Domestic Violence Legal Clinic, Baltimore, Legal Representation
House of Ruth Maryland, Domestic Violence Legal Clinic, Baltimore, Advocacy
House of Ruth Maryland, Domestic Violence Legal Clinic, Baltimore, Protective Order Assistance
House of Ruth, Safe Homes Strong Communities, Rapid Rehousing Program


Contact Information
Business 410-889-0840
Hotline 410-889-7884
Main Email Address info@hruthmd.org
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Sites offering this Program 2201 Argonne Drive