The St. Vincent de Paul Mens Shelter of Delaware County will purchase or rent a home or building in the city of Delaware, Ohio. The shelter aims to initially accommodate 5 men being released from jail, prison or treatment facilities and with nowhere to go upon release for emergency or short-term stays.

Men leaving incarceration will be referred to the facility after having been screened by the jail facility.

There will be written policies and procedures governing staff and clients that will be reviewed upon the arrival of a client. Men will be required to do household chores, follow requirements of case managers, apply for jobs and follow the rules of the facility.

Living necessities will be provided for clients. In-house services planned include meals, toiletries, laundry, showers, a mailing address, transportation, access to phone and voice mail and a locked area for prescription drugs and personal items.

Shelter alone is not the sole aim. Plans are to provide mentorship to help the individual to find employment and permanent shelter. The shelter will provide training in life skills and self-reliance by skilled volunteer mentors and community service agencies. SVdP Mens Shelter recognizes the value that the community plays in helping to reshape the lives of those in need and has developed relationships with individuals and community organizations throughout Delaware County to assure our residents will receive the care and services they need during and after their stay in the shelter.