The Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless is a leading organization dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness, as well as assisting those in need.

Our initiatives include:

• Home First – A permanent supportive housing program for 12 chronically homeless, single adults.  Residents receive case management and psychiatric rehabilitation services. 

• Hope Housing – A partnership providing permanent supportive housing to formerly homeless individuals and families with disabilities.  Community Ministries of Rockville, Community Ministry of Montgomery County, and Stepping Stones Shelter provide the direct services to 40 individuals and 2 families, while MCCH coordinates and oversees the operations and finances.

• Men’s Emergency Shelter – A year-round shelter to over 950 men experiencing homelessness in our community each year.  In addition to basic amenities such as showers, bunks and dining facilities, case management and other supportive services are provided. 

• Partnership for Permanent Housing – A collaborative program with county government, the Housing Opportunities Commission, and private foundations.  As the county’s pilot Housing First initiative, PPH combines the case management component of transitional housing programs with quicker access to permanent housing by providing subsidized permanent housing and supportive services to 137 households.

• Safe Havens – A low-demand transitional housing program for 40 mentally ill, homeless adults.  Safe Havens provides case management, counseling, life skills development, and on-site psychiatric services with the goal of helping clients transition to a healthy life with permanent housing.

• Seneca Heights Apartments – An award winning, innovative model combining housing, services and amenities.  Seneca Heights serves as permanent housing for 40 single adults moving from shelters to independent living quarters and as transitional housing for 17 families who are preparing to move to a permanent home.  All tenants receive on-site case management and social services as well as the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of community events and activities.

• Coalition Homes, Inc. – The Coalition’s affiliate organization, which owns and manages 36 properties for formerly homeless individuals and links them to services available in the community.
   
• Public Education and Advocacy - The Coalition is an umbrella membership organization, serving the provider network in Montgomery County through advocacy efforts, legislative alerts, program coordination and educational activities.