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Micah House (map) is a renovated apartment building and carriage house located on York Road in the Govans neighborhood of Baltimore City. Since opening in 1998, Micah House has provided 33 single-person rental units for 25 men and 8 women who previously were homeless.
GEDCO is responsible for the overall operations of Micah House, including the supportive services program.
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
At Micah House, each resident is required to meet with the on-site Advocacy Counselor, who:
- Assesses each resident's history
- Helps design an individual goal and action plan for success
- Monitors the individual's progress, adjusting when necessary
COLLABORATIVE APPROACH
A hallmark of our supportive services program is our collaborative approach. We work closely with other organizations to provide our residents with needed workshops and services including:
- Health screening and education sessions
- Cooking classes
- Computer and paper-based tutoring
- Legal advice
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