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 year's time.
Currently located at Community Missions' main facility in Niagara Falls,
Mark's Place can service up to four residents at one time. Last year, Mark's Place provided 98 nights of shelter to those in need.
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
What: Mark's Place (Residence for Individuals living with HIV/AIDS)
Where: 1570 Buffalo Ave. Niagara Falls, NY14303
When: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Contact: 716-285-3403
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
- Desires growth toward least supportive living environment
- Agrees to follow residence guidelines
- Agrees 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
Functional Criteria
- 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
By The Numbers...
In 2018, Community Missions provided:
• 13,268 nights of shelter
• 119,083 meals
• 6,081 individuals with clothing
• 3,198 care days in Youth Services
• 46,703 care days in Recovery Services
• 70,997 care days in Housing Services
• 227 opportunities for Faith Development