On January 1, 2005 Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry began administering the men's shelter at 2100 Lakeside Avenue in Cleveland. The shelter serves up to 350 men per night with an additional 30-60 beds available as needed at partner provider overflow sites.
The staff offers hope while providing tangible services for men in transition and in crisis. Six communities within the shelter address men's individual journeys, providing appropriate supports along the way: Entry, Decision, Transformation, Work, Partnership, Service.
- Serves 350 men on a given night
- Length of stay in emergency shelter program: one night to 4 months
- Services:
- Provides for basic needs: meals, bed, shower, laundry
- Provides for veterans, mental health & drug/alcohol assessment and referral
- Provides case management to assist clients in developing domestic skills, higher education, job readiness/training, D/A recovery, emotional stability
- Provides & facilitates referrals to transitional housing, treatment, permanent housing
Carol Fredrich,
Executive Director
cfredrich@lutheranmetro.org
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