Working Together
Disconnects in Support Services
There is often a direct link between the need for short-term housing and the need for other support services. Individuals or families might also need support with employment, education, or health services. These needs are interrelated, but often the services that help to provide them are disjointed, complicated and sometimes inaccessible.
Short-term housing options in our region are at capacity or are unable to accommodate family units, requiring families in need to split up during a time when family support and stability is most needed.
There is a better way.
Comprehensive Collaboration
Using a shared-facility model that has been successful elsewhere in Minnesota communities, Oak Hill Community Connections will provide short-term housing with strong co-located wrap-around services to help individuals and families with stability and education to regain their independence.
In addition to providing short-term housing, the Center will be a co-location resource center for agencies supporting many of the same families and individuals through different areas such as: housing, mental health needs, physical health needs, food and clothing resources, employment services, and more. Some organizations, such as Rachel’s Light and Health Finders Collaborative, will base their operations from the shared site. Others, such as some county service providers, will have office space within Oak Hill Community Connections serving as a main location for their work.
Coming together under one roof will allow for great collaboration between providers as well as reduce the operational costs due to the shared facility and financial efficiencies it will create. Oak Hill Community Connections will narrow the gap between services offered and the people who need them.
