Program details

The Paula's House program is a 1-2 year transitional program dedicated to providing a caring and dignified residential home for homeless women in recovery, who are single or with children. Our primary focus is relapse prevention and permanent, supportive housing.

The woman we serve:

• Homeless adult females 18 years and older who demonstrate a commitment to recovery

• Primary diagnosis is a substance use disorder

• Fully willing to follow all house and program rules

  • First 30 days resident will be expected to stay in the home being in the company of an escort on approved outings

  • Must attend all in-house meetings

  • Resident will be asked to provide a drug screen upon arrival and be expected random drug screens moving forward

  • Resident will be able to have one drop off a week checked and approved by staff

  • Resident is able to go grocery shopping once a week with approved escort

  • Must attend 12-step meetings regularly and obtain a sponsor

  • Residents will began their day with daily devotions

  • Residents will share chores and community spaces

  • Residents pay 30% of net income towards rent once they have a source of income

We offer:

• Safe housing with the goal of permanent housing

• Case management, structure, and support

• Peer recovery services

• Referrals to community services

• A 4-phase system of increasing privileges to enable a strong foundation to live on

• Therapeutic activities-Wellness training: Mind, Body, and, Spirit

• Support in balancing recovery, employment, schooling and parenting

• Parenting Classes-Family coach- Restoring parent and child relationships

• Life skills training

• Sober activities

The Paula's House program is funded through grants, individuals, private foundations, government agencies, organizations, and corporate and individual sponsorships. It is a Michigan non-profit corporation and has 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service.