What We Do

BY THE NUMBERS

Helping Reduce Homelessness in Savannah-Chatham

Individuals Housed
Number of people experiencing homelessness successfully housed through Coordinated Entry since January of 2022
Housed Veterans
The number of Veterans experiencing homelessness successfully housed in the Cove at Dundee, Veteran’s Tiny House Community since it’s opening
Mental Health Referrals
The number of people experiencing homelessness received critical mental health and medical referrals and support since January of 2022
Street Outreach Engagements
Number of street outreach engagements since January 2022 building trust and rapport while connecting unsheltered citizens to essential services
Click here to download the full 2023 Chatham-Savannah Point-In-Time Count
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What We Do

CSAH is strategically working to reduce homelessness in three effective ways. First, through our street outreach team, we effectively engage with unsheltered homeless individuals living in places unsuitable for human habitation through nonjudgmental and consistent interactions. Second, as the lead agency for the ICH, we manage and implement data systems offering training, and technical support to our ICH community partners. Third, we act as the lead agency for the development of housing for those experiencing homelessness. Read more about our strategies, programs and services below.

CSAH Programs and Services

Supportive Housing Program

Supportive Housing Program

City 54

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CSAH provides 54 scattered site homes throughout Savannah for people experiencing homelessness. This permanent supportive housing is designated for homeless individuals and families with identified special needs. Using the Housing First model and a Harm Reduction emphasis, we provides case management, referrals to supportive services, and rental assistance to residents living in units across Savannah. Currently, 139 people are stably housed in the City 54 program.

Housing Development

Housing Development

Veterans Tiny House Community - Cove at Dundee

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We act as the lead agency for the development of housing for those experiencing homelessness.  Since 2019, through the support of many private donors and foundations, CSAH has developed the Cove at Dundee, a veteran’s Tiny House Community.  To date, there are 37 residents living in 34 tiny homes with 2 resident service centers and an onsite clinic. The final 12 tiny homes will be completed in 2023 increasing the number of residents to 49 formerly homeless veterans.  Our Veteran’s community offers full wrap-around services and case management to all residents throughout their stay. Through innovative partnerships with Chatham County’s community financial development institution (Community Housing Services Agency), The Chatham Savannah Landbank Authority, the City of Savannah, The Savannah Affordable Housing Fund, and others, CSAH is leading the development of housing for people experiencing homelessness. By the end of 2023 CSAH own/operate the “Cottages at Dundee” a 40-unit cottage community for families and children experiencing homelessness, complete with a 2000 Square foot resident services center and a full-time maintenance cottage. In 2022, we worked in partnership with the Landbank Authority to remodel a home that had been vacant for more than 35 years. 

Street Outreach Teams

Street Outreach Teams

PATH, H.O.T., UCM

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Our street outreach teams effectively engage with unsheltered homeless individuals living in places not meant for human habitation through nonjudgmental and consistent direct interactions.   Our PATH mental health outreach team, Unified Case Management Outreach staff, and our City of Savannah supported Homeless Outreach Team each canvass various areas of Chatham County to help connect with and build trust and rapport with unsheltered people living in places not meant for human habitation. We work in partnership with public safety and public health organizations with the support of the local government.  These coordinated outreach efforts helped relocate several homeless camps throughout our community while offering the occupants opportunities to receive critical services and support.  In 2023, our outreach teams led the Point In Time Count resulting in the highest data quality to date. The 2023 PIT count will serve as a “benchmark” in the development of our Interagency Council on Homelessness strategic plan.

Case Management

Case Management

Crisis Care

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Experienced staff provide intensive case work with individuals and families to address a variety of issues that lead to homelessness. Case managers provide resources and support to help individuals with medical concerns, chemical health assessments, mental health assessments, life planning, and food, clothing, and shelter options. Expert case managers are outposted at Economic Opportunity Authority Austin House, Union Mission Dutchtown, the Cove at Dundee and Savannah State University. With a focus on harm reduction, trauma informed, nonjudgmental case work, our team provides critical support for people in our community experiencing homelessness in need of housing and permanent supportive housing..

Resource, Referrals, Community Events

Resource, Referrals, Community Events

Community Resources

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Located at 761 Wheaton Street, Department of Family and Children Services, our open access team provides essential resources and referrals to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Through powerful community partnerships, clients connect quickly with available shelter beds, food and clothing resources, showers, medical care, mental health care, employment services, transportation, and various family support services. In collaboration with partner agencies, CSAH coordinates a large one-day resource fair for individuals experiencing homelessness each year. Homeless community service providers, congregations, businesses, government entities, and others interested in offering free goods, employment services, haircuts, eyeglasses, vaccinations, dental care, and support services attend the fair.

Coordinated Entry

Coordinated Entry

(CE)

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The purpose of Coordinated Entry (CE) is to ensure that all households experiencing homelessness have equitable access to housing resource connections to resolve their housing crisis. The system aims to work with households to understand their strengths and needs, provide a tailored assessment process, and progressively engage households to connect to the housing and homeless assistance that will best support them. CE incorporates the principles of a system-wide housing-first approach and prioritizes those with the highest service needs through a prioritization model.

Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)

Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)

Lead Agency for the Interagency Council on Homelessness

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As the Lead Agency for the Interagency Council on Homelessness (or the Hud-approved collaborative applicant), we manage and implement efficient data systems offering training, and technical support to our ICH community partners.  CSAH is the lead agency for the Homeless Management Information System.   We are the lead agency for Coordinated Entry ensuring that all households experiencing homelessness have equitable access to housing resource connections to resolve their housing crisis. This system aims to work with households to understand their strengths and needs, provide a tailored assessment process, and progressively engage households to connect to the housing and homeless assistance that will best support them. CE incorporates the principles of a system-wide housing-first approach and prioritizes those with the highest service needs through a prioritization model. In a role as lead agency, we provide support and professional development opportunities to our ICH partners and agencies keeping HUD regulations, compliances, and best practices front and center of our collective work.

Homeless Service Provider Coordination

Homeless Service Provider Coordination

Collaborative Partner with Homeless Serving Agencies

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CSAH works to strengthen the collaboration among service providers and build their organizational capacity to provide quality programs and ensure strong and healthy nonprofit organizations.

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