The Servant House is a 21-bed transitional housing facility for veterans experiencing homelessness with significant disabilities. Servant House is the only respite program in Guilford County that targets and is equipped to serve homeless individuals with significant disabilities. Residents may have severe/chronic disabilities including cancer, Hepatitis C, HIV, Diabetes, missing limbs, stroke, kidney disease, seizure disorders, etc. Many residents have significant mental health conditions including bi-polar disease, PTSD or Schizophrenia. Residents often must undergo long-term treatments such as dialysis, chemotherapy, physical therapy, radiation or counseling.

 

To provide quality care to these residents The Servant Center has a nursing team led by a RN and assisted by a CNA-Med Tech. The nursing team assists with medication management; teaches residents about their medications and conditions; works with the cooks to provide appropriate meals for those with dietary restrictions; takes and records vitals; and deals with emergency situations. More than 80% of our residents have 2 or more medical and/or mental health conditions. Giving residents the time to work with their doctors and psychiatrists to find and receive necessary treatment and correct medication(s) is essential for their ability to properly care for themselves and improves their chances of maintaining permanent housing.

 

Servant House provides for all the resident’s basic needs including shelter, meals, snacks, transportation, toiletries and clothing. The Servant House program focuses on assisting residents in applying for and receiving VA benefits and/or SSI/SSDI benefits; as well as finding, securing, and maintaining decent, safe, and affordable housing.

 

During their time at Servant House, residents participate in case management; mental health and substance abuse groups; nutrition classes; life skills classes; peer support; exercise at the YMCA; social activities such as cookouts and attending Grasshopper games; budget and credit counseling; and receive assistance with benefits. To support leadership development, residents can participate on the Resident Council, which is a group of residents who are able to advocate for program changes, share ideas for social activities and who can share concerns with staff.