Supportive Housing
Supportive housing provides affordable accommodations and services to help those living with mental illness enjoy a more stable and productive life. This model typically targets individuals who are experiencing difficulty maintaining permanent housing without appropriate oversight. Residents are supported by a Peer Specialist program, which is designed to help them maintain stable housing, decrease mental and physical health risks, reduce the utilization of emergency services, provide resources, increase community integration, and offer one-on-one support and educational opportunities. All referrals are screened and approved by Milwaukee County. Contact Milwaukee County Housing Division at 414-278-4894, or call 2-1-1, to learn more about supportive housing.
Supportive Apartment Model
Supportive housing offers accommodations as well as wrap-around services for those struggling with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. These services might include case management, therapy, nursing, and other supportive services. The objective of this model is to reduce the utilization of emergency services, and offer residents a stable, safe, and cost-effective place to live.
Housing First Model
Housing First model is based on a harm-reduction principle, and addresses the primary needs of homeless individuals and/or families, before addressing other issues. Once residents obtain stable accommodations, wrap-around services are provided, allowing the individual to begin the process of rebuilding their lives.
Our Space provides the following supportive services:
- Peer Support
- Education, wellness, and support groups
- Other activity groups
- Community integration
- Additional resources
Supportive Housing Facilities
Empowerment Village Lincoln
525 W. Lincoln Avenue
Milwaukee WI 53207
Office 414-877-5919
Empowerment Village National
1528 W. Walker St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Office: 414-383-4650
Farwell Studio Apartments
1328 E. Albion St.
Milwaukee WI 53202
Office 414-312-8006
Highland Commons
6700 W. Beloit Rd.
Milwaukee WI 53219
Office 414-877-591907
Thurgood Marshall Apartments
914 North 6th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Office 414-839-4270
Housing First Milwaukee is a partner in eliminating homelessness. Call 211 for housing assistance through this community partner.