The streets are not safe for homeless individuals in general, but older people are particularly vulnerable. Justa Center is a day resource center for those individuals over the age of 55 who have nowhere to live.
Justa Center is the only facility in the Phoenix area that caters specifically to older homeless adults. Staff members work with individuals to locate earned benefits (e.g., social security, AHCCCS, VA), obtain housing and medical assistance, and provide referrals to other services for the poor and homeless in the community. The Center basically acts as a safety net for people who all too often, slip through the cracks. Our members are individuals who have few resources and even fewer friends and family members on whom they can count for help.
An integral part of this safety net involves helping members address the problems that have caused their homelessness, which can include catastrophic medical issues, job loss, substance abuse, and/or mental health issues. Once members move out, the safety net continues, as Justa staff visit periodically to ensure they are doing well on their own.
On a given day, more than 100 homeless seniors seek help at Justa Center. Since it opened its doors in 2006, the Center has helped approximately one person escape homelessness each day. In addition to providing access to a number of social services, Justa Center offers some unique amenities to homeless seniors, including showers, restrooms, laundry facilities, computers and Internet access, lockers, coffee, books, and TV.
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