Housing
Meeting basic needs, like housing, is pivotal to achieving stability and long-term well-being.
CenterPointe is an agency in the Lincoln Continuum of Care (CoC). The Lincoln CoC is a network of agencies and housing providers working toward a common goal: offering housing interventions to individuals experiencing homelessness. CenterPointe offers housing assistance to individuals identified by the Lincoln CoC.
Supportive services may include care management, recovery support, peer support, psychiatric services, outpatient, and primary care services.
Residences
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CenterPlace Apartments
*Not accepting applications at this time
CenterPointe’s CenterPlace apartments, located in our Campus for Health and WellBeing, is a low-income housing tax credit property (LIHTC) available to those who meet income eligibility. One does not need to be enrolled in CenterPointe services to qualify.
If you are currently in CenterPointe housing and have questions, contact us at rdarling@centerpointe.org or 402-475-5161 ext 342.
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The Jay
CenterPointe’s The Jay, located at the corner of 8th and J Streets, provides 24 permanent supportive housing units for individuals who have experienced homelessness and behavioral health challenges. As part of Lincoln’s network of housing, health, and social services, The Jay provides more than a place to live; it offers the stability and support people need to build healthier, more independent lives.
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Community-Based Housing
CenterPointe provides community-based supportive housing and housing services that help individuals live safely and independently in the community. Through a combination of CenterPointe-owned housing, rental assistance, housing subsidies, care management, and individualized support, individuals are connected with stable housing that meets their unique needs.
These services help individuals remain integrated in their communities while accessing behavioral health care, recovery supports, and other resources that promote housing stability, independence, and long-term recovery.
Eligibility Criteria
- Experiencing homelessness (living in a place not meant for human habitation: streets, shelter, vehicle, etc.), or fleeing domestic violence (DV).
- CenterPointe is NOT able to house a youth who is not experiencing homelessness, but other housing providers in the CoC may be able to house them under this criteria.
- An All Doors Lead Home (ADLH) assessment is needed if the above criteria is met and entered into the Nebraska Management Information System (NMIS), which is utilized to determine an individual’s vulnerability score.
Services
- CenterPointe can complete an ADLH assessment to determine an individual’s vulnerability score
- Contact outreach@centerpointe.org for an ADLH housing assessment. Please include your name, contact information (phone, email, etc), your date of birth, and your current living situation.
- Individuals must check in a minimum of every 2 weeks
- Coordinated Entry (CE) for individuals identified for housing opportunities
- Once identified, the housing provider attempts to engage the individual through outreach efforts and collect needed documents to verify eligibility.
If you have questions about qualifying for CenterPointe housing please contact our street outreach team at 402-782-1199.
CenterPointe is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local fair housing laws. CenterPointe will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, or any other specific classes protected by applicable laws.
