Clinical Programs

The majority of homeless people that come to Commonwealth Land Trust are in a state of crisis. For months or even years, they have slept in crowded emergency shelters, abandoned buildings, cars, and the street. During the day, they are forced to find lodging outside where they are exposed to rain, snow, and other adverse conditions. Many are struggling with exacerbating health problems.

Commonwealth Land Trust recognizes that the best way to serve these individuals is to pair permanent housing with on-site case management services and client-centered care.

Upon move-in, we work with residents to develop an individual service plan to address their medical, social, and financial challenges. While each client enters our housing with unique challenges and goals, the overarching aim of our case management program is to ensure that residents remain in permanent housing and increase their self-sufficiency.

Case managers maintain offices in each of our supportive housing properties, providing clients with easy access to services. By removing barriers like travel time and attendant loss of motivation, CLT is able to keep the vast majority of residents engaged in care.

This clinical model produces highly successful outcomes, as the vast majority of residents remain in permanent housing, increase their self-sufficiency, and overcome the challenges that led them to the streets.