Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)

Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) -Supporting individuals with complex needs to remain housed, connected, and thriving through compassionate, community-based services in permanent supportive housing.

About Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)

Community for Positive Aging (CfPA) provides on-site support services to residents in Permanent Supportive Housing communities, helping individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness and face ongoing barriers to stability. Our PSH services are currently offered at Alder House Apartments.

Our PSH team works in partnership with property managers and service providers to build trusting relationships with residents, many of whom live with disabilities, serious health conditions, or behavioral health challenges. Through individualized case management, connection to resources, and consistent presence, we support residents in maintaining housing, improving wellness, and building stronger social connections.

At CfPA, we believe that stable housing is a foundation for a better life—and everyone deserves the opportunity to age in place with dignity, safety, and community.

“Permanent supportive housing is a proven solution to homelessness for the most vulnerable chronically homeless people”

National Alliance to End Homelessness

Programs Goals

  1. Promote Housing Stability
    Support residents in maintaining long-term, stable housing through individualized case management and consistent engagement.

  2. Foster Health and Wellness
    Connect residents to health care, mental health services, substance use support, and other critical resources that promote overall well-being.

  3. Build Community and Connection
    Reduce isolation and promote social connection through events, peer support, and community-building activities.

  4. Empower Resident Self-Determination
    Help residents set and pursue personal goals, navigate systems, and build skills for greater independence.

  5. Provide Trauma-Informed Support
    Deliver services with compassion, cultural humility, and an understanding of the impact of trauma and chronic homelessness.

  6. Strengthen Cross-Agency Collaboration
    Work closely with property managers, housing authorities, health providers, and other partners to coordinate care and streamline support.

  7. Advance Equity and Inclusion
    Center the needs of BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ residents, and others disproportionately impacted by housing instability in all aspects of service delivery.

“Having someone who checks in, listens, and actually helps. I finally feel like I belong somewhere, and I’m not doing this alone” - PSH Participant

Program Achievements:

  • Increased Housing Stability
    Our services have contributed to reduced evictions and improved housing retention, helping residents maintain long-term stability.

  • Improved Quality of Life
    Residents have shown meaningful gains in social integration, community participation, and economic well-being through consistent, individualized support.

  • Culturally Responsive Care
    The program successfully connects residents with culturally specific services and supports, ensuring that care is respectful, relevant, and responsive to diverse identities and experiences.

CfPA currently provides Permanent Supportive Housing services at Alder House Apartments.