Pathfinder Residential Program
Bridgewell provides safe, affordable housing options for very-low income people and families. Housing programs include counseling focused on helping people begin the process of reentry into mainstream society.
Pathfinder Supportive Housing
Located in Lowell, Pathfinder is a nationally recognized program that serves people experiencing homelessness who often have a psychiatric disability and other challenges. With 12 units of permanent supportive housing, the program targets people who have been unable to access services and treatment needed to begin the process of reentering mainstream society. Residents must fall under the Department of Housing Development’s definition of chronically homeless. Referrals come from the Department of Mental Health and members of the Lowell Continuum of Care. Each resident has their own room and share common living spaces; kitchen, bath and living room. Pathfinder Permanent Supportive Housing is a 24/7 model and is a low-threshold program.
Supportive services are provided to assist the residents toward independent living:
- One-on-one needs assessment
- Access to medical and behavioral health providers
- Financial management
- Support pursuing benefits such Social Security, Medicare and safety net programs such as Medicaid and food stamps
- Life skills training
- Transitional employment & training
- Linkages to other community resources
- Substance use disorder services
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Pathfinder Apartments
Pathfinder has 12 housing units for single men experiencing homelessness. With the supervision of an on-site property manager, residents are connected to services in the community to remain living as independently as possible.
Residents receive a complete assessment of needs and are offered a menu of services including: assistance in selecting and accessing medical and mental healthcare providers, medication management, managing finances, pursuing entitlement benefits and carrying out activities of daily living.
This program is funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Various state organizations provided the resources to build the building in 2009.