New Jake’s Place Set to Open to Help Homeless Youth

INDIANAPOLIS — In collaboration with the Office of Public Health Serbovrd and City-Council leadership, VOICES will be opening the new Jake’s Place, a transitional housing program for the unhoused and system-impacted young adults.
The Blossom House (Emergency Shelter Care) for youth ages 14-17 and Jake’s Place (Transitional Living Units) for young adults ages 18-22, will provide housing for system-impacted and unhoused youth in Marion County. Residents can access on site cognitive behavior programming, education, artistic expression, and workforce development. VOICES therapist will offer weekly support groups for youth and family members to begin to heal and repair relationships that will focus on healthy relationships, chronic trauma, and parenting. The homes and units will be staffed 24 hours a day with support staff, case managers, and a visiting Registered Nurse for medical assessments and medication needs. The Blossom House will have a 7-person capacity, and Jake’s Place will have a 10-person capacity. Residents in emergency shelter care will have a 90-day stay limit, and residents in transitional housing will have a 15-month stay limit.
Residents can access on site cognitive behavior programming, education, artistic expression, and workforce development. Residents in emergency shelter care will have a 90-day stay limit, and Residents in transitional housing will have a 15-month stay limit. Residents receive incentives for skill attainment and have full access to transportation, clothing, and food.
For more information visit: https://voicescorp.org/housing/