The Bell Bridge Housing Program is operated by Bell Socialization Services. This Program receives funding through the Homeless Assistance Program (HAP), a program administered by the York County Human Services Department.
Purpose:
The Bell Bridge Housing Program is a Transitional Housing Program designed to “bridge” the gap between homelessness and stable long-term housing. The program offers affordable and furnished housing for up to one (1) year. The goal of the Bell Bridge Housing Program is for consumers to leave and enter the most independent life situation possible. Currently, the Bell Bridge Housing Program operates ten apartments that may be utilized by bridge consumers.
Once a family is accepted into the Bell Bridge Housing Program, they work closely with Bell Bridge Housing Program Staff to achieve a self-sufficient and independent lifestyle. In order to do this, the family or person will develop a service plan, which identifies long-term goals, and will attend required activities such as life skills workshops. This is a program where active participation is a requirement!
Eligibility:
Who is eligible for the Bell Bridge Housing Program?
In order to be eligible, you must be classified as homeless, as defined below. Also, you must complete an application and participate in an interview, where you will be screened.
You or your family is homeless if you:
- Are residing in a group shelter, domestic violence shelter, hotel or motel paid for with public or charitable funds; mental health, drug or alcohol facility, jail or hospital with no place to reside; living in a home, but due to domestic violence need a safe place to reside.
- Have received verification that you are facing foster care placement of your children solely because of lack of adequate housing or need housing to allow reunification with children who are in foster care placement.
- Are living in a “doubled-up” arrangement for six (6) months or less on a temporary basis.
- Are living in a condemned building.
- Are living in housing in which the physical condition presents life and/or health threatening conditions (e.g., having dangerous structural defects or lacking plumbing, heat or utilities).
- Are living on the streets, in cars, doorways, etc.