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MARK'S PLACE

Mark's Place is a transitional residence for HIV positive persons with an AIDS specific diagnosis.  The Program is designed to facilitate advancement to permanent and independent housing within a limit of one years time. Currently located at Community Missions' main facility in Niagara Falls, Mark's Place can service up to 4 residents at one time.

Residents are provided linkage and advocacy to the following programs as needed and where appropriate:

  • AIDS Family Services Counseling

  • Niagara Community Services Counseling and Case Management Substance Abuse Services

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

 

Referrals - please call 716-285-3403.  Referrals can be initiated by self, family, treatment team, clergy, or any community agency.

Applications - requires a physical, social history, and financial information.

Interview with Program Coordinator.

Application review by Administration.

 

ADMISSION CRITERIA

 

Program Criteria

Functional Criteria

Desires growth toward least supportive living

       environment

Agrees to follow residence guidelines

Aggress to participate in goal planning

Agrees to follow prescribed medication regime

Desires maintenance of clean and sober status

       and addresses relapse issues

Agrees to pay a monthly fee based on

       entitlements and ability to pay

Be at least 18 years of age

Have AIDS specific diagnosis

Be self preserving in a fire emergency

Are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming

       homeless

Be ambulatory, continent, provide adequate self care

Be free of acute debilitating physical disorder