Charlene Welch, Council for the Homeless
Brad had been homeless most of his life, beginning in childhood. He experienced a tremendous amount of trauma over the years. Now, Brad’s life has taken a turn for the better. He has a home of his own at last.
In January of 2020, Brad moved into The Pacific, an apartment complex focused on providing a home and support to people with behavioral health challenges who are exiting homelessness. Brad was among The Pacific’s first 18 residents, and he is still there today.
This type of housing is called Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH). It is one of the tools that Council for the Homeless deploys in its quest to end homelessness for people like Brad. The Pacific was built by the Housing Initiative, LLC, a subsidiary of Council for the Homeless.
Watch the video below to hear Brad’s and Vicki’s stories, learn about their lives at The Pacific, and see how PSH can be the difference between a future on the streets and in a home.
Of the 18 individuals experiencing homelessness who left the streets of Clark County for their new homes at The Pacific, 17 are still in their homes. This is a remarkable example of how the human spirit and successful partner collaborations can lead to housing stability for people with high needs.
A service coordinator with Share, one of our partner agencies, staffs the Pacific. The coordinator has witnessed changes in the tenants first-hand since they moved into the building.
“Our residents have largely been dehumanized at every level. With a home of their own and numerous supports, they have steadied themselves into a new type of routine. They are also able to eat regularly, access healthcare, and comply with medication management,” the staff member states.
The residents include people who previously had daily interactions with law enforcement or visits to the emergency room. Since they have been housed, such interactions have been reduced to zero.
In addition, The Pacific has become a community of people who have common struggles and aspirations. They have a garden, celebrate birthdays, and collectively discuss how to address community challenges.
Join us in celebrating The Pacific with all who live there. We believe housing is a human right.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]