AMI Housing, Inc. is partnered with Nevada County Housing Development Corporation (NCHDC) and North Tahoe Truckee Homeless Services (NTTHS) to House and Support the most vulnerable residents of the Sierra Region.
In Collaboration with Placer County and the Governor’s Project Home Key initiative, AMIH purchased an 83-unit hotel in Roseville in July 2022. The project will be rehabilitated and operated by AMIH as permanent supportive housing for individuals/families who are extremely vulnerable. The project is currently operating at 35% capacity while an extensive remodel is underway to convert the units to studio apartments. After construction is complete, this project will provide permanent housing and supportive services for homeless individuals/families, who will pay 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
In Collaboration with Placer County and the Governor’s Project Home Key initiative, AMIH purchased a 14-unit hotel in Kings Beach in November 2020. The project is currently operating at 25% capacity while an extensive remodel is underway to convert the units to studio apartments. This project will provide housing and supportive services for adults with mental illness who will pay 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
AMIH owns five homes, a six unit apartment complex, and a 19 unit apartment complex to provide permanent supportive housing. Residents receive supportive services through a partnership with Placer County Adult System of Care, Turning Point Community Programs. and other FSP providers. Weekly house meetings are held with AMIH’s housing service coordinators to assign chores, discuss challenges, create goals and plans to maintain housing. There is no time limit for residency and each resident has their own room or apartment. Residents pay no more than 40% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Six residents share homes located in Roseville, Rocklin, or Auburn for up to two years. The program is designed to support individuals in their recovery process. Individual goals are identified, and residents are supported in their efforts to live independently within the community. Residents are required to attend weekly check-in meetings and participate in weekly life skills classes. Supportive services are provided by our service coordinators, Turning Point Community Programs, local FSP providers, and Placer County Adult System of Care. Groceries, transportation, rent, and utilities are included.
Peer Supported Housing is for FSP clients or individuals who are homeless and do not have traditional service coordinators. Similar to transitional housing, this program is supported by three peer counselors who will use their own personal knowledge to help residents through their recovery. To create an additional layer of support, the FSP house includes a live-in house liaison to oversee the home. Peer counselors will teach residents about available community resources and help them attain their goal of living independently in the community. Groceries, transportation, rent, utilities, and supportive services are included.
Our TAY housing is for individuals who are eligible for TAY services and is a collaboration between AMIH and Turning Point Community Programs. Our TAY house is an 18-month program designed to teach young adults the independent living skills required to live in the community. This program is supported by a peer counselor who uses his/her lived experience to support residents through their recovery process. Our TAY house includes a live-in house liaison to oversee the home and provide an additional layer of support. Residents are required to attend weekly check-in meetings and participate in weekly life skills classes. Each resident receives FSP services from Turning Point or ASOC. Groceries, transportation, rent, utilities, and supportive services are included.
“Monarch House” is for individuals who are in crisis or need temporary respite. It is a collaboration between AMIH, ASOC, and the Mobile Crisis Team. Monarch House is a two-week emergency house. This program is supported by a peer counselor and a live-in house liaison who use their own lived experience to help residents through their recovery. Each resident receives supportive services from ASOC or the Mobile Crisis Team. Groceries, transportation, rent, and utilities are included.
The CalWORKS program assists families who receive CalWORKS benefits in finding and securing housing on a temporary subsidy up to 6 months. Housing Coordinators help clients locate and secure a suitable affordable apartment in Placer County.
The Bring Families Home program Assists parents with a Court Order Family Reunification or Family Maintenance case with Placer County Children System of Care. Social Worker will coordinate referrals for assistance in securing housing to maintain or reunify the family. This is a short-term subsidy lasting up to 12 months.
AMIH has purchased a 15-bed licensed Adult Residential Facility for adults with mental illness that will begin operating in July 2023. We are in the process of hiring staff and completing facility licensure requirements.
Short-term rental & utility assistance, supportive services, and deposits are available for individuals or families in the Roseville area who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are extremely low-income. This program serves approximately 125 households per year.
In collaboration with the Placer County Adult System of Care, AMIH offers employment opportunities for individuals and family members with lived mental health experience. This program also operates the Placer County Consumer Council, Family Support groups, and the Speakers Bureau. Peer employees are placed as Peer Support Specialists, Family Support Specialists, Peer Leader, and Wellness Coordinators at the Adult System of Care in Roseville and Auburn.
Through a contract with Placer County, five housing coordinators provide housing coordination services, including the identification, recruitment and retention of landlords who rent to low income, at-risk of homelessness, and homeless individuals. The housing coordinator role is to assist applicants in meeting housing eligibility requirements, establish information related to housing opportunities and solutions for those clients facing homeless challenges, and build and maintain relationships with property owners and landlords. This work entails collaboration with the local housing authority, local agencies’ case managers, landlords and property management companies.
Funding for households in Placer County who are literally homeless and need housing navigation services and assistance with move-in costs. Individuals receive supportive services through AMIH's housing counselor for three to six months. Our housing coordinators help them locate and secure a suitable and affordable apartment in Placer County.
A collaboration between Whole Person Learning, Golden Sierra Job Training Agency, and AMIH Housing to provide housing assistance to individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and are ages 16-24 and enrolled in secondary education, job training, or employment. The collaborative is bringing together the TAY providers in our community to identify eligible participants and assist those individuals with their housing needs while they are pursuing their career/education goals.
In July 2017, AMIH’s board of directors acquired the operations of a Nevada County nonprofit: Nevada County Housing Development Corporation (NCHDC). A full merger of the two agencies is in process. Currently, the same staff and board serve both agencies. NCHDC has been in operation for over thirty years and has the Community Housing Development Corporation (CHDO) status.
In Collaboration with Nevada County and the Governor’s Project Home Key initiative, Nevada County purchased a 22-unit hotel in Grass Valley in November 2020. The project has been converted into studio units and is now being operated as permanent supportive housing for individuals/families who are extremely vulnerable. Tenants will pay 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
NCHDC owns two single family homes, all funded through the California Mental Health Services Act. Residents receive supportive services through a partnership with Nevada County Behavioral Health and Turning Point Community Programs. There is no time limit for residency and each resident has their own room. Residents pay approximately 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
NCHDC owns a single-family home, funded through the California Mental Health Services Act. Residents receive supportive services through a partnership with Nevada County Behavioral Health and Turning Point Community Programs. There is no time limit for residency and each resident has their own room. Residents pay approximately 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Residents pay up to 30% of their income for rent and utilities. Individuals receive supportive services through NCHDC's service coordinator for as long as the person is enrolled in the program. The service coordinator helps them locate and secure a suitable and affordable apartment in Nevada County.
Five previously homeless residents and a residential house liaison share a home located in Penn Valley. Residents receive supportive services through a partnership with Nevada County Behavioral Health and Turning Point Community Programs. Weekly house meetings are held with NCHDC’s housing team to assign chores, discuss problems, create goals, and maintain their housing. There is no time limit for residency and each resident has their own room. Residents pay approximately 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Our Bridges 2 Housing is a Housing First Project to serve the most vulnerable individuals in Nevada County who are chronically homeless with a mental health and/or substance use disability. Through master leases, NCHDC provides housing and supportive services through a partnership with Nevada County Behavioral Health and Turning Point Community Programs. There is no time limit for residency. Residents pay approximately 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Orchard house is a
a single-family home, funded through Behavioral Health to target individuals using the Nevada County diversion courts. Residents receive supportive services through a partnership with Nevada County Behavioral Health and Turning Point Community Programs.
This 42-unit affordable housing complex provides two- and three-bedroom apartments for low income families in Penn Valley. NCHDC is the managing member & nonprofit partner for this affordable housing project that is funded through tax credits and housing vouchers.
In November 2020, the Warming Center in Tahoe Truckee approached AMIH about a partnership to serve the Tahoe Truckee Region. AMIH agreed to partner, and the Tahoe Truckee Homeless Services was born.
During extreme weather, NTTHS provides overnight shelter for homeless individuals in the Tahoe Truckee region.
NTTHS provides case management and rental assistance as funds allow for approximately 20 individuals in the region.
NTTHS provides services 3 days per week for showers, meals, laundry, case management, and support with basic necessities for homeless individuals or families in the region.
NTTHS goes out in the community to find individuals experiencing homelessness, develop relationships, and provide basic life necessities. These relationships will foster motivation for the individual to connect and engage in services.
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