Open Door Mission’s $6.8 million redevelopment of the once-vacant Miller Building into 24 supportive housing apartments on West Main Street in Rochester has been completed.
The project, funded largely by the state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s Homeless Housing and Assistant Program, provides housing for homeless individuals with mental illness, struggling with substance abuse disorder or youth 18 to 25.
There are 13 studio apartments and 11 one-bedroom units. A key component of the project is on-site support services, including case management, job readiness training, financial management, skill training and job-search assistance.
“The combination of safe, permanent, affordable apartments and on-site support services will greatly assist these young adults, as well as residents with mental illness or a substance use disorder,” Daniel Tietz, commissioner of the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, said in a news release. “These wonderful new apartments bring to life a formerly vacant building, benefitting not just those who will live there, but the entire community.”
The state budget includes a five-year, $25 billion comprehensive housing plan, and the need for supportive housing is one priority.
Homeless Housing and Assistance Program provided $6.5 million, with Open Door Mission covering the remaining costs. Operational funding will be provided from the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative through the state Office of Addiction Services and Supports.
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