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Self-Sufficiency Program ... an opportunity to make lasting changes

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the City of Albuquerque fund the Supportive Housing Program. It helps homeless, non-disabled individuals get off and stay off the streets of Albuquerque. Self-Sufficiency assists these people in making profound and lasting life changes by providing the support and resources necessary for the transition to social and financial self-sufficiency.

Program Overview

The goal of the Self-Sufficiency program is to support participants towards making changes and realizing goals that enable them to live independently and maintain stable, affordable housing. The program works with people from all walks of life and offers individualized case management that supports participants to define their own road map for self-sufficiency, assists participants to address and resolve obstacles along the way, and offers information and referrals to community resources. Participants also receive transitional housing for up to two years, this means that participants pay 30% of their income toward rent and St. Martin's pays the remainder. The program serves single men, single dads and two parent families.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be:

✓  over 18 years old

✓  homeless

✓  have a minimum of 90 days sobriety from drugs and alcohol

✓  actively seeking employment, employed and/or in school

✓  be highly motivated to become self-sufficient

The objectives of this program are:

  • To assist participants in obtaining and retaining permanent housing after completing the program
  • Identifying and improving their job skills and potential income
  • Developing their self-determination by addressing issues such as personal budgeting, independent living skills, and social, spiritual, and emotional health

To ensure a successful transition to self-sufficiency, St. Martin's offers our clientele:

  • Comprehensive case management to address all aspects of life
  • Transitional, subsidized housing to provide a step in the direction of financial independence
  • Links to other community services so participants can utilize all the resources they need
  • Follow-up to provide support once the transition has been made