Welcome
Mission statement: "Our mission is to provide a safe,
hospitable shelter for homeless women and families. Our goal is to
assist our guests in attaining housing."
HHCS is a member of the following organizations
Superior-Douglas County Chamber of Commerce
Faith United Methodist Church - Superior
Anti-Poverty Action Coalition, Douglas County
United Way of Superior-Douglas County
United Methodist Association
Health & Welfare Ministries
Wisconsin Annual Conference,
The United Methodist Church
Consumer Notice
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Harbor House Crisis Shelters Brochure for 2009 (pdf)
2009 Golden Cross Sunday Information (pdf)
DID YOU KNOW?
National Homeless Facts
According to a December 2000 report of the U.S. Conference of Mayors:
- Single men comprise 44% of the homeless; families with children 36%; single women 13%; and unaccompanied minors 7%
- The homeless population is about 50% African-American; 35% white; 12% Hispanic; 2% Native American, and 1% Asian
According to the 1996 National Survey of Homeless Assistance Providers and Clients (NSHAPC):
- Single homeless individuals reported an average income of $348 during the previous 30 days (approx. 51% of the
1996 federal poverty level of $680/month for one person).
- 28% said they sometimes or often did not get enough to eat, compared with 12% of poor American adults.
- 44% did paid work during the previous month and 21% received income from family members or friends.
- 66% of the homeless had problems with alcohol, drug abuse, or mental illness.
- 22% had been physically assaulted and 7% had been sexually assaulted.
- 38% said someone stole money or items directly from them.
- 30% had been homeless for more than two years.
Our Programs
Harbor House Crisis Shelters (HHCS) receive referrals from social service
agencies, law enforcement officials, and community organizations. Referrals
are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Referrals can be made
Monday through Friday from 9am until 4pm.
Our programming requires all adult guests, over age 17, receive case
management, which includes housing counseling, budget counseling, parenting
classes, health and welfare classes, and community workshops. HHCS also offer
intern counseling, transportation assistance, and other programs as funding
permits.
HHCS' program has been designed to empower, educate, and support our guests.
All services are offered on-site or transportation is provided.
Harbor House Crisis Shelters also offer a Transitional Living Program for
homeless families and single women who need supportive housing assistance.
This program is designed to provide affordable housing while providing case
management.
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If you are homeless or are a service provider and need to make a referral, please contact
HHCS at: