St Matthews House Inc

Emergency / Transitional Housing
Housing more than 150 people and feeding more than 450 every day.
St. Matthew's House is a part of recovery, not a permanent place to live.
The goal of St Matthews House is to equip each person that leaves St. Matthew's House to make the transition from a homeless lifestyle to self-sufficiency.
Image: Emergency / Transitional Housing | St. Matthew's House - Naples, FL When SMH residents enter the Emergency/Transitional Housing Program, they subsequently submit themselves to the rules and regulations, which in turn lead to the self-respect that comes from accountability. There is a no-tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol. The program offers compassionate, disciplined counseling and guidance to each resident's physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges.
Residents have access to referrals for their medical, mental health and substance abuse needs. THey partner with many key organizations including NCH, David Lawrence Center and the Neighborhood Health Clinic.
Clientele meet weekly with a case manager to set goals and a plan of action. They also attend meetings seven days a week to assist them on their road to self-sufficiency.