Non-Emergency Housing

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Catholic Worker (St. Peter Claver)

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• Temporary residence for men and women

• Accepts pregnant women and their children on case by case basis

• Very limited space

 

518 S. St. Joseph Street, South Bend, 46601

744 S. Main Street, South Bend, 46601 (daytime drop-in center)

(574) 287-7734 (women’s house)

(574) 235-0623 (men’s house)

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Center for the Homeless

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• Transitional housing program

• Program offers peer support groups, job search and retention, saving 75% of income, debt reduction

• Personal development programs

 

813 S. Michigan St, South Bend, 46601

(574) 282-8700

Hours: 24 hours

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Dismas House of Michiana

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• Reentry program for individuals who have been released from incarceration less than one year ago

• No children

 

521 S St. Joseph Street, South Bend, 46601

(574) 233-8522

Hours: M-F: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Elkhart Housing Authority

​Provides affordable housing to Elkhart families

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• Housing Choice Voucher Eligibility

• Public Housing Eligibility

  • Public Housing is available only to low-income families and individuals. The Elkhart Housing Authority determines eligibility based on the following:

    •  Annual gross income

    •  Whether you qualify as elderly, a person with a disability, or as a family; and

    •  US citizenship or eligible immigration status.

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1396 Benham Avenue Elkhart, IN 46516

(574) 295-8392

Hours: M-F: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Can help you pay your heat and electric bills

• EAP is a federally-funded program through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) called the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

• Indiana households that make 60% of the state median income (60 SMI) or less may qualify for these benefits

 

(800) 872 - 0371 (Inside Indiana Only)
(317) 232 - 7777

LIHEAP@ihcda.in.gov

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Faith Mission​

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• Short-term or long-term housing/recovery programs available

• Provides meals, clothing, classes, counseling, and employment assistance

 

801 Benham Ave, Elkhart, 46516

(574) 293-3406

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Family Justice Center (FJC)

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• All services are free & confidential 

• Referrals to various community partners for assistance finding safe shelter, counseling options, medical care, housing and financial resources, & much more

• Counseling services

• One- stop help center for victims of domestic/ family violence, sexual assault & stalking

• Civil legal assistance & referrals

• Resource room (access to a computer, printer, phone, and resource library)

• Children's play space (supervision may not be available) 

 

533 N Niles Ave, South Bend, 46617

(574) 234-6900

24/7 SOS Crisis Hotline: (574) 289-4357

Hours: M-F: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Habitat for Humanity

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• Builds and restores homes and sells them at no profit to partner families

• Includes home and financial management training

• Must attend an information session

• Application process is three months long

• Families must invest hundreds of hours preparing their home

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Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County

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• Homeowner program

• Ramp Building

• Home Repair

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2910 Elkhart Rd, Goshen, IN 46526

(574) 533-6109

info@habitatec.com

Hours: M-Th: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, F: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

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Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County

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402 E South St, South Bend, IN 46601

(574) 288-6967

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Hope Ministries Family Life Center​

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• Two year program providing shelter, shower, meals, caseworker, drug/alcohol classes

• Childhood Development & parenting support “Hope4Kids”

• Center on Michigan St. provides food

• Call for next tour of facility to begin application process and acquire spot on waiting list

 

432 S. Lafayette, South Bend, 46601

532 S. Michigan, South Bend, 46601

(574) 235-4150

Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm​

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Housing Assistance Office

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• Section 8 rental assistance (administers vouchers)

• Rental properties – 5 complexes

• Owner-occupied rehabilitation program (up to $5k rehabilitation for existing home)

• Provides services for St. Joe County residents, but South Bend residents should contact South Bend Housing Authority

 

2410 Grape Rd. Suite 2, Mishawaka, 46545

(574) 256-9444

Hours: M-F: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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La Casa

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• Assists clients achieve financial stability, find a new home, prevent foreclosure, find affordable rentals, get home repair assistance, immigration counseling, and neighborhood engagement.

 

202 N. Cottage Avenue
Goshen, IN 46528

(574) 533-4450
Hours: M-F: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

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South Bend Housing Authority

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• Administers section 8 vouchers

• Provides public housing

• Home ownership program

• Eligibility determined by income and family size and waiting list

 

501 Alonzo Watson Dr., South Bend, 46601

(574) 235-9346

Hours: M-F: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Transitional Living program Family & Children’s Center

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• Apartments for pregnant women and their children and any other homeless/runaway youth ages 16-21 (with or without children)

• Housing for up to 18 months

• Reserve right to turn away clients

• Short waiting list

• Independent living skills program

• Clients meet with individual mentor and peer groups once a week

• Other referrals and therapy offered

 

1509 Liberty Dr, Apt #6, Mishawaka, 46545

(574) 252-2803

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YSB Porch Light Transitional Living Program

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• Participants must be pregnant or parenting women ages 18- 22 who are participants in the Young Moms' Self-Sufficiency Program

• Five apartments for young mothers up to age 21 and their children

• Women may stay up to 18 months

• Women are given counseling, job skills, self-sufficiency skills, and education

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Administrative Office

2222 Lincolnway West, South Bend, IN 46628

(574) 235-9231

ysbinfo@sbcglobal.com

Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Transitional Living Program: (574) 387-1260