Homeless Services

"A Place for New Beginnings"

About this Program

The Urban Initiative Taking Initiative Center is located at 514 Whalley Avenue in New Haven. The program works with people in New Haven who have not been reached by our addiction service system, as well as those who have tried treatment and had been unsuccessful. The Urban Initiative, a unique alliance of networked agencies, seeks to reach these people so that balance and stability may be restored to their lives. The aim of the program is to engage, motivate and support those served so that they can adopt a healthy daily routine, gain employment, and reconnect with lost relationships and opportunities.

Outreach:

Urban Initiative outreach workers are in the community seeking out people who have not had success with previous recovery attempts or who have never tried to begin recovery. Many outreach workers are in recovery themselves and use their experiences to help draw people in for services. The outreach workers strive to help those long disillusioned with the "system" realize the resources now available to them.

The Taking Initiative Center:

The Taking Initiative Center is a place to foster dialogue about what the next steps may be for recovery. It is also a place where people can safely talk with their peers, consult with counselors, and just get away from their normal daily routine. Individuals can make use of free laundry facility, coffee shop, computer classes, recovery groups and extensive literature.

Access to Treatment:

If immediate transportation to treatment is needed the staff will assist you to get there.

Eligibility:

People residing in New Haven who are not actively involved in the service system and who have not had success with previous recovery strategies. People will be screened for DMHAS eligibility.

For more information:

Mike Morgan, Program Manager
p: (203) 389-2970 x 1317
f: (203) 389-392
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Program Address:

514-516 Whalley Avenue
New Haven, Connecticut 06515