Outley House

The first totally "clean and sober" emergency shelter in Philadelphia, demonstrating that the principles of therapeutic community can be implemented in a shelter environment and that this concept, with management, residential and counseling staff sharing the same empowering philosophy, can produce positive change. Outley House is currently the home for over 200 men with an array of social problems. These problems are addressed through supportive counseling, case management services and referral to appropriate community based resources.

Emergency Shelter for Women

This shelter is provided at several locations in the city for more than 140 single women. The women have an opportunity to live in a drug free and supportive environment, supported by the implementation of a therapeutic peer culture, on site supportive and case management services, and participation in a wide variety of supportive services.

Case Management Services

These services are the center of the supportive services delivery system and include: assessment; crisis prevention and intervention; service management , including the development and coordination of an individualized service plan with resource linkages; permanent housing plan; and advocacy on behalf of the client. SELF, Inc. provides those services for all its residential programs and for other service providers, including ACTS and Fernwood.

Winter Initiatives

This program provides emergency shelter and case management services to approximately 200 single men in two recreation centers in West and Southwest Philadelphia. This short term program provides the opportunity for these men to leave the streets during inclement weather, be exposed to supportive services and case management to deal with their lifestyle and substance abuse issues, and make a commitment to change their lives.

Peer Outreach Program

Provides outreach and counseling to the "hard core" homeless living on the streets of Philadelphia, by engaging them with a message of hope and inspiration, establishing rapport through repeated contacts and gradually leading them to accept necessary help. The staff makes referrals to social service resources and housing providers and helps those who leave the streets make a successful transition.

Transitional Housing Programs

Service enriched rental assistance programs provided in scattered sites for men and women to facilitate movement toward self sufficiency by providing a bridge between emergency shelter and independent housing. Small groups live together in a family atmosphere and establish their own therapeutic environment within each house through the use of weekly community meetings, relapse prevention training and election of house monitors who serve as role models. All residents are supported and assisted in gradually accepting the responsibilities of everyday life and developing the vocational, educational and coping skills needed for independent living.

Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program

Licensed by the state of Pennsylvania since 1985 to provide comprehensive outpatient treatment for 300 consumers. The program services are structured around a client level system and are designed to address the diverse needs of the adult consumers. Some of the services offered include evaluation/ assessment, intensive outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment, life skills, relapse prevention services, aftercare services, referral services, driving under the influence education and treatment services, and forensic intensive rehabilitation treatment services. The program also offers community outreach services, anger management, and peer support services.

Community Center

Designed to provide a safe haven and other supportive services to an average of 100 participants daily, who have not yet made a commitment to treatment. Some of the services include a drop-in center, case management services, referral services, pre-treatment educational services, emergency transportation and nutritional refreshments. A case manager and Peer Counselor are available to address the variety of social problems that are presented by the participants.

Community Based Vacant Lot Maintenance and Job Training

A contract with the City of Philadelphiaand The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society to clean and maintain over 400 vacant parcels in Southwest and North Philadelphia as well as to train clients in landscaping. This also includes working with legislators and community groups to assist them in cleaningup their neighborhoods by sweeping sidewalks, bagging litter and trash, cleaning vacant lots, and assisting residents and businesses with their needs.

Self Growth Horticultural Job Training Program

Funded under a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and provides the Urban master Gardener Curriculum for approximately 40 men per year.