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Lewis Center: Trauma-Informed Shelter with Accountability Focus

Lewis Center in Palm Beach County offers a high-barrier to low-barrier transition model shelter for individuals. With a focus on trauma-informed care and accountability, it provides a safe space for 60 individuals with 40 male and 20 female beds. The shelter includes 6 beds for Law Enforcement (LE) drop-offs with 48-hour stays. With a waitlist of 154 individuals, the center aims to facilitate long-term placements while providing support services and transitional assistance. The center has shown success in permanent placements and aims for continuous improvement in helping individuals attain stability. Residents are expected to follow guidelines including sobriety, attendance at AA/NA meetings, and participation in life skills groups. The center emphasizes open communication and collaboration, working closely with individuals to develop personalized housing plans and address challenges.

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Lewis Center: Trauma-Informed Shelter with Accountability Focus

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  1. Lewis Center Palm Beach County High Barrier, Punitive Model to a Low Barrier, Trauma Informed, and Accountability Focused Shelter

  2. Lewis Center • 60 Bed Shelter for Individuals (40 male, 20 female) • 6 Beds for LE Drop offs- 48 hour stays • Waitlist of 154 individuals • January 2017 PIT count- 1607 sheltered and unsheltered individuals and families • 10/1/14-9/30/15- 121 permanent placements (with rules) • 10/1/16-9/30/16- 134 permanent placements (moved to no barriers mid May 2016) • 10/1/16-9/30/17- anticipated total 151 permanent placements

  3. LEWIS CENTER BEFORE Drug test upon admission: Must Be Sober Must attend AA/NA Meetings Random Drug Tests Must attend Life Skills Groups If you use, you must go to detox No physical signs of affection, even Shower Daily if married Break a rule, get a personal participant agreement. After receiving two PPAs, Exited!

  4. Lewis Center Today Expectations Now Have a HOUSING PLAN! Partner with us If things are not working, let’s talk about it If someone is asked to leave, it will be only after discussions have taken place with the person, the Case Manager, and Management. This is a last resort.

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