Sacred Heart Recovery Residence
Project HOME is on the front lines of addressing one of the most devastating crises in the nation – our opioid epidemic. We are creating a meaningful recovery effort that will provide much needed support and permanent housing focused on recovery. This is one of the ways Project HOME will empower adults to break the cycle of homelessness while addressing the opioid crisis and the impact addiction has on the homeless community.
The Sacred Heart Recovery Residence offers 48 entry-level long-term beds, serving people who have experienced homelessness and are committed to recovery.
Services will include a safe, supportive program with a range of services to assist individuals on the path to recovery – coupled with education, employment, and healthcare supports to help people stably transition to permanent supportive housing. The work at Sacred Heart will build on Project HOME’s existing successful program at St. Elizabeth’s Recovery Residence to address the growing opioid epidemic in Philadelphia. This is part of Project HOME’s Recovery Initiative that will not only transform lives, but entire neighborhoods.
Respite Beds
Sacred Heart also provides 34 respite beds that offer critical entry points for individuals, couples, and pets experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders, and/or mental/behavioral health challenges. These respite beds provide a safe, supportive environment where people can begin their journey toward recovery and permanent housing.
Unlike traditional shelter beds, respite beds do not impose strict time limits, which empowers participants to stay as long as they need to stabilize and work toward their personal goals. With 24-hour staffing and comprehensive case management, everyone receives support tailored to their individual needs—whether it is accessing healthcare or pursuing employment, and education.
Respite beds serve individuals coming directly from street homelessness, bridging the gap between street-level outreach and long-term housing. By offing a warm, stable environment—paired with comprehensive services—respite beds provide individuals with the opportunity to take their first steps out of homelessness and toward a more hopeful future.
Additional Details
- Outdoor space
- Community room with a kitchenette
- Laundry
- Case management
- Resident leadership
- Recovery support
- Education opportunities for employment
- Access to medical care
