Shepherds Of Independence – Grand Rapids, Michigan
Shepherds of Independence has provided permanent supportive housing since 2001 for adults with mental and/or physical disabilities who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in Grand Rapids. The organization operates two buildings, Villa Lucia (36 beds) and Villa Rose (12 beds), together housing up to 48 residents with no limit on length of stay.
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About Shepherds Of Independence
Shepherds of Independence exists to solve a housing problem for adults with disabilities who’ve become homeless and have very limited options for stable housing. The organization takes people directly from the streets, emergency rooms, and shelters, filling a gap that opens when other agencies close their doors or turn someone away.
Once housed, residents receive an on-site or off-site medical evaluation and referrals to psychological or substance use services if they need them. There’s no fixed length-of-stay limit, and residents develop daily living skills through shared responsibilities like cooking and cleaning. There are also social and volunteer programs to create a sense of community.
What Makes Shepherds of Independence Unique?
Taking residents in directly, without requiring they first secure treatment or stabilize elsewhere, removes a barrier that keeps many disabled homeless adults from finding housing at all. Having no limit on length of stay also sets Shepherds apart from transitional housing models built around a fixed timeline. Residents can stay as long as they need to, some for a year or more, before moving toward more independent living.
Levels of Care
- Sober Living Homes
Population(s) Served
- Men
- Women
Treatment Offerings
- Case Management Services
Payment Options/Accepted Insurance
- Medicaid/Medicare
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Amenities
- Private or Shared Rooms
Get Answers About Shepherds Of Independence
There’s no fixed limit. Most residents stay at least a year before moving in with family or into their own residence, though length of stay depends on individual circumstances.
Adults over 18 who are mentally or physically disabled and homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in the Grand Rapids area.
Residents may arrive through referrals from other agencies, but no referral is necessary to live there.
Yes, residents take part in activities like dish-washing, cleaning, and meal service, as well as work programs and social activities aimed at fostering self-sufficiency.
At admission, residents receive an on-site evaluation from a visiting physician and nurse, or off-site care from a physician of their choice.
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