Transformation happens within the context of community and healthy relationships. Guests are welcomed to The Gathering Inn, and begin their journey out of homelessness. The TGI team offers acceptance, security, and encouragement. Lives are impacted and joy is shared.
To meet the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness at the time of hospital discharge, TGI began the Medical Respite Program. Often people experiencing homelessness have substantial health care needs. Providing these individuals with a safe place to recover and recuperate after a hospital stay can be challenging for hospital discharge planners.
To address this challenge, TGI’s Medical Respite Program offers short-term, post-acute care for medically fragile guests to connect them with primary care, ensure follow-up appointments are kept, and medication is managed properly. Short-term respite care offers an opportunity to rest and heal in a safe environment while accessing medical care and supportive services which include case management, resource navigation, and mental health services. Additionally, these services aim to reduce readmission and overuse of emergency room services. During their stay, guests work with team members to identify housing and shelter options, so they do not return to the streets after their stay with us.
The Gathering Inn offers four emergency shelters. These programs invite individuals to participate as guests in this life changing resource. Guests are not only offered meals and a safe place to sleep, but they also gain resources that equip them to move from homelessness to sustainable housing. These resources include individualized case management, resource navigation, mental health clinicians, life skills classes, addiction recovery classes, and a clothing closet.
The South Placer Emergency Shelter is a nomadic shelter located in Roseville. This shelter welcomes individuals as well as families. Partnerships with churches throughout Placer County make this uniquely special program possible by treating guests to a meal and a safe place to sleep. This is all provided in an atmosphere of encouragement, connection, and security. During the day, guests are provided with resources that meet their basic needs, encourage growth, and foster accountability. Additionally, a medical and a dental clinic are available on site weekly to serve our guests.
The Mid Placer Emergency Shelter located in Auburn welcomes guests to a safe and secure campus where structure and trust-based relationships encourage growth and new beginnings. This program is made possible by dedicated community Serve Partners who prepare meals in our mobile kitchen and demonstrate kindness to our guests daily. With their support, along with The Gathering Inn’s mission-driven team and comprehensive programs, lives are empowered to achieve sustainable housing.
The Gathering Inn’s Permanent Supportive Housing Program provides long-term supportive housing to those who are most vulnerable. The program consists of 7 homes located throughout Placer County. Residents are paired with case managers who help navigate community resources and encourage individualized growth. Self-dependence is cultivated through life skills education and accountability within a community setting.
Volunteer medical staff open the doors of TGI’s medical clinic each Saturday to provide services to our guests and members of the community. Services provided may include blood pressure checks, some prescription medications, wound care, and referral to specialty care.
TGI offers individual and group therapy sessions to our guests through licensed mental health professionals on site and through tele-visits. Therapists also meet with TGI’s case managers on a weekly basis to offer support.
Guests are matched with case managers who seek to empower guests to overcome barriers to housing. Once guests’ needs are identified, and individualized action plans are created, TGI’s case managers offer resource navigation and help guide guests to achieve vocational opportunities, stability and a fresh start.
TGI’s Housing Coordinator assists guests with identifying and securing permanent housing through relationships with landlords, housing authorities, and case managers. Guests also have the opportunity to complete a “Ready to Rent” program which provides them with information on tenant/landlord rights, how to be a good neighbor, and financial responsibility.
TGI’s Housing Coordinator assists guests with identifying and securing permanent housing through relationships with landlords, housing authorities, and case managers. Guests also have the opportunity to complete a “Ready to Rent” program which provides them with information on tenant/landlord rights, how to be a good neighbor, and financial responsibility.
Training in basic life skills which include communication, relationship building, organization and time management encourage and empower guests with personal growth.
Upon entry to one of TGI’s programs, an assessment of guests’ basic needs is conducted, and they are provided with the necessary items to start them on their journey. These may include food, clothing, shoes, hygiene products and other daily necessities.
“I LIKE MAKING PEOPLE FEEL LOVED AND CARED ABOUT. THIS (CLINIC) IS A WAY TO DO IT.”
