Transition
A stable, structured and supportive transitional program for seventy homeless adults who need help in correcting the underlying problems which make them vulnerable to homelessness. With individual casework services and attention to substance abuse, illiteracy, poor job skills and emotional problems, the residents gain the knowledge and ability to move to independent living

The Place
Shepherd Home, set in a quiet corner of the Connecticut Valley Hospital grounds, provides transitional living for homeless single adults. Residents live in suites of two or three, then move to single rooms. Full meal service, clothing and personal necessities are provided as required. The hospital's 140-acre campus offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation.

The Plan
Important as the basic needs of food and shelter are, so too is the path to self-reliance. Shepherd Home seeks to empower individuals to improve the quality of their lives and in turn, the quality of life in our society. Residents and counselors must quickly begin working on plans to move into permanent housing. Resident action plans set 90-day goals in such areas as sobriety, education and training, job search, and savings. Counselors meet regularly with residents to assist them and to monitor progress.