Columbus House Inc
Columbus House is a State of CT PATH Provider. PATH stands for Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness. PATH program funds service people with serious mental illness experiencing homelessness.
PATH providers are local public or nonprofit organizations that have receive US Government PATH funding to provide services to people who are not currently connected to mainstream services.
Some Services PATH Programs provide, but are not completely inclusive for all of the programs (Some PATH providers offer all of these services, while others focus on providing one or two of them.):
Outreach Services
Screening and Diagnostic Treatment
Habilitation and Rehabilitation
Community Mental Health
Substance Abuse Treatment
Referrals for primary health care, job training, housing, educational assistance
Housing services as specified in Section 522(b)(10)
Mission Statement: Columbus House opened its doors in 1982 to provide services for men and women at least 18 years of age. Our goals quickly broadened from the mere provision of food and shelter and simple survival, to understanding and working toward overcoming the problems which cause people to become homeless.
Columbus House, along with its core of loyal supporters, friends and volunteers, has remained committed to fulfilling its mission: "To serve people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, by providing shelter and housing and by fostering their personal growth and independence."
In order to accomplish our mission, Columbus House relies on government grants as well as contributions from the private sector including businesses, foundations and individuals. It is also because of our extensive base of volunteer support and our collaborative partnerships with a number of community-based service providers that we are able to offer such a broad continuum of care for those experiencing homelessness.