What is permanent supportive housing?

Housing + Support

Permanent supportive housing is a proven, cost-effective, and compassionate model that Plymouth uses to help people out of homelessness.

By “permanent,” we mean that there is no time limit on our housing. Some Plymouth residents live with us for just a few years before moving into a different permanent apartment. Some residents live with us for the rest of their lives, and we’re lucky to have them as bedrock members of our community.

By “supportive,” we mean that we connect our residents with services that can help them thrive. Each of Plymouth’s supportive housing residents is paired up with a housing case manager, who gets to know them and helps refer them to services. These services are tailored each resident’s individual needs, and may include:

  • On-site nursing and medical care
  • Behavioral health treatment
  • Substance use treatment
  • Hospice care
  • Veterans counseling
  • Family reunification
  • Money management programs
  • Community activities and outings
You have no idea how great it is to feel safe. Plymouth has given me a life again and to everyone who makes this happen—I thank you for changing my life, for making me feel at home. I had given up. Now I feel that I can move forward. I wouldn't trade this place for anything.
Anonymous feedback from a Plymouth resident