ARCH (ALABAMA RURAL COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS)
Provides assistance to those who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless through programs such as the Rapid Rehousing and Continuum of Care program.
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Housing Assistance Programs
1. ARCH Rapid Rehousing -
The purpose of the CoC Rapid Rehousing Program is to provide assistance by rapidly re-housing persons who are homeless. HUD expects that these resources will be targeted and prioritized to serve households that are most in need of this temporary assistance and are most likely to achieve stable housing, whether subsidized or unsubsidized. It provides temporary financial assistance and services to individuals and families who are homeless or would be homeless but for this assistance. Must be homeless at program entry. No income requirement at program entry. Homeless status must be verifiable by third-party.

2. ARCH Permanent Supportive Housing -
PSH serves populations that have been traditionally hard to reach – individuals and families experiencing homelessness with disabilities such as serious mental illness, chronic substance abuse, physical disabilities, and/or HIV/AIDS. Permanent Supportive Housing is for those who have a disability and is designed to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness and to provide the services needed to help such individuals move into permanent housing, with the goal of long-term stability. Financial Rental assistance is provided as long as the participant is in the program and the HUD funding is available. Must be homeless at program entry AND have a documented disability. No income requirement at program entry. Homeless status must be verifiable by third-party. Documented disability must be certified by a licensed state professional or via verification of disability income.


The Alabama Balance of State Continuum of Care currently covers 37 counties:

Barbour, Bibb, Blount, Butler, Chambers, Chilton, Choctaw, Clarke, Clay, Cleburne, Conecuh, Coosa, Covington, Crenshaw, Cullman, Dallas, Escambia, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jackson, Lamar, Lee, Macon, Marengo, Marshall, Monroe, Perry, Pickens, Pike, Randolph, Sumter, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Walker, Washington, and Wilcox