Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids Program | Arkansas Department of Health
Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids Program
Program helps people living with HIV/AIDS who have problems affording housing. Such persons may be actually homeless, or are at risk of becoming homeless. If a person is: HIV-positive has a home but is falling behind on paying rent, mortgage or utilities all of which could lead to eviction, or if one does not have a home (might be staying with relatives or friends temporarily, or staying in shelters or transitional housing, or even on the streets)the HOPWA program can assist one in paying for those housing needs in order for one to have safe, stable, appropriate housing. HOPWA is a state-provided housing assistance program using federal funding that prioritizes solely for community members with a diagnosis of HIV. With housing problems addressed, individuals can in turn access medical care, HIV/AIDS medications and many other services essential to living life as normal as possible. Core HOPWA services include: Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA): long-term housing subsidy. Short-Term Rent, Mortgage or Utility Assistance (STRMU)-up to 21 weeks of assistance. Permanent Housing Placement (PHP) assistance: utility and or security deposits and 1st month rent. Support Services: linkage to essential medical, dental and mental health care, job training, etc.NOTE: HOPWA funds cannot be provided directly to individuals.
Physical Address
211 West 3rd Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Hours
Mon 8:00am - 5:00pm; Tue 8:00am - 5:00pm; Wed 8:00am - 5:00pm; Thu 8:00am - 5:00pm; Fri 8:00am - 12:00pm; Hours may vary, please contact for information.
Fax
(870) 931-4149
Northeast Arkansas Regional AIDS Network
Fax
(870) 730-1188
Arkansas Supportive Services - Pine Bluff
Website
Application process
Please call for a confidential appointment, or use contact form on web page provided.
Fee
Sliding
Eligibility
Be diagnosed with HIV or AIDSHave an income that is low-to-moderate (i.e. 80% or below of the Area Median Income, AMI) for where one is located in the stateIn some cases, family members can benefit from HOPWA services through client eligibility, even though they may not be diagnosed with HIV
Languages
English
Spanish
Service area
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Agency info
Arkansas Department of Health
Statewide agency that provides public health programs. Community Services Environmental Health Family Planning HIV/Sexually Transmitted Diseases Immunizations Maternity Public Health Preparedness TB Program WIC Women's Health