The NCS Residence
Our residents’ health and wellness have been seriously affected by extreme poverty, homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, poor nutrition, smoking, and trauma. Many of our older tenants experience difficulties with activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, and dressing.
The NCS Residence on the Upper East Side houses 65 individuals who have a history of homelessness. Most live with mental illness, often accompanied by substance use disorder.
Each resident has their own room as well as access to common areas for activities and meals, including a kitchen and dining area, TV lounge and rooftop atrium, terrace, and garden.
Housing is just the beginning.
NCS recognizes that the complex factors contributing to homelessness demand solutions that incorporate housing along with sustained, individualized, and multi-faceted support services.
Linking housing with services is an evidence-based approach that has been shown to be effective in improving housing stability, especially for chronically homeless individuals, as well as employment status, and mental and physical health.
Social workers, case managers, and a part-time psychiatrist, provide case management and mental health counseling. In addition, we provide a full range of services including money management, vocational and educational programs, meals, and recreational activities.
Stable housing and on-site supportive services are all aimed at enhancing and supporting residents’ independent living.
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