Permanent supportive housing (PSH) is a proven, cost-effective, and compassionate housing model that Plymouth uses to help people out of homelessness.
By “permanent,” we mean that there is no time limit on our housing.
By “supportive,” we mean that we provide on-site services that help our residents thrive.
Each Plymouth resident is paired up with a housing case manager who gets to know them and helps them access services.
Harm reduction is a philosophy and practice that aims to minimize risk and maximize safety. While the term most often refers to reducing the negative impacts of substance use, at Plymouth we strive to take a harm reduction approach in everything we do.
At the center of our approach to PSH is the belief that people are the experts on their own lives. Our residents get to make changes if, and when, they are ready. The role of our staff is to support our residents in setting and achieving their own goals at their own pace.
In working with our residents, we create a nonjudgmental space so we can build trust and learn what is going on in their lives. If we learn that they are using substances (or engaging in other behaviors that come with risks), we help them minimize the harms associated with that behavior.
And by providing that nonjudgmental space, we also give residents a person to turn to if they want to pursue recovery. They know they will not be judged or shamed if they make missteps on their way to achieve their recovery goals, which can make it easier to start on the path to recovery.
Meeting people where they’re at and supporting their unique needs makes all the difference. In fact, nearly 95% of residents stay housed permanently after moving into Plymouth Housing.
