2007 point in time survey highlights

2007 Point in Time Survey 2007 Point in Time Survey HighlightsHighlights

Roanoke Valley Alleghany Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Advisory Council on Regional Advisory Council on

HomelessnessHomelessness

Alleghany Regional Advisory Council Alleghany Regional Advisory Council Service AreaService Area

Covers the same Covers the same geography as the geography as the Regional Regional Commission service Commission service area (less Franklin area (less Franklin County and Rocky County and Rocky Mount)Mount)

On January 25, 2007

566 Homeless Adults and Children

Needed Shelter

Where did you stay last night?Where did you stay last night?513 Stayed in Shelters513 Stayed in Shelters

Of the 566 Homeless Population - 513 Stayed in Shelters

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300

363% Increase in Occupancy363% Increase in Occupancy20 Year Trend -363% Increase in She lte r Occupancy

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100

200

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192 have been homeless for six 192 have been homeless for six months or lessmonths or less

How long has it been since you have had a place to stay?

45

70

77

38

53

336 5 6

Less than 1 month

1-3 months

4-6 months

7-11 months

1-2 years

3-5 years

6-10 years

10 + years

Not Available

333 Participated in Survey333 Participated in Survey Of the 566 people experiencing Of the 566 people experiencing

homelessness only 333 elected to homelessness only 333 elected to participate in the survey.participate in the survey.

Consistent with prior years practice, no Consistent with prior years practice, no children under the age of 18 participated in children under the age of 18 participated in the surveythe survey

Why Homeless?Why Homeless?Unable to Pay Rent/MortgageUnable to Pay Rent/Mortgage

Reasons for Homelessness

27%

7%

9%

12%4%

41%

Unable to pay rent/mortgage

Evicted /unrelated to payment

Victim of domestic violence

Family problems

Institutional discharge

Other*-See report for listing ofother reasons

Never Before HomelessNever Before Homeless44.1% are Hom eless for the First Tim e

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Number 147 83 69 12 17

Never before 1 time 2-3 times 4-5 times More than 5 times

White FootprintWhite FootprintRace/Ethnicity 2007

0 50 100 150 200

White/Caucasian

Black/African American

Other multi-racial

American Indian/Alaska Native/White

Black/African American/White

American Indian/Alaska Native/Black

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Asian/White

Number

More Men than WomenMore Men than Women

Gender

64%

36%

Male

Female

Veterans One of FiveVeterans One of Five20% of the Hom eless Population are Veterans

20%

80%

YesNo

Three quarters or 242 homeless people have Three quarters or 242 homeless people have been in Roanoke longer than six monthsbeen in Roanoke longer than six months

How Long Have You Been in the Roanoke Area?

80

242

11

Less than 6 months

Longer than 6 months

Data Not Available

41% were homeless prior to coming 41% were homeless prior to coming to Roanoketo Roanoke

Were you living in Roanoke before homelessness?

53%41%

6%

Yes

No

Data not available

Where did you sleep last night?Where did you sleep last night?

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180

1

Emergency Shelter

Substance AbuseTreatment Center/Detox

Transitional Housing

Outdoors/AbondonedBuilding/Bridge

Rented Housing Unit

Family

Permanent SupportiveHousing

Hospital (non-psychiatric)

Jail, Prision or JuvenileDetention

Hotel or Motel w ith noVoucher

Most-Not All-Find BedsMost-Not All-Find BedsEver Been Denied a Bed?

7%

89%

4%

YesNoData Not Available

70 children in homeless shelters – 70 children in homeless shelters – 33.6% adults had children with them33.6% adults had children with them

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No children 1 child 2 children 3-4 children

33.6% Report Children

Education Attainment HighEducation Attainment HighEducation Attainment Level

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Nearly ¼ Work Full TimeNearly ¼ Work Full TimeNumber reporting income by source

90

61

1599

29

20

2916 33 Employed full time

Employed part time

TANF

Food stamps

SSI

SSDI

Relatives/friends

Panhandling

Other

Looking For WorkLooking For WorkActive ly Looking for Work?

Yes44%

No56%

Of those reporting employmentOf those reporting employment The average hourly wage was $7.00 per hour.The average hourly wage was $7.00 per hour.

That is $280.00 per week or $14,560 annually.That is $280.00 per week or $14,560 annually.

In Virginia, the Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom apartment is In Virginia, the Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom apartment is $852.00. In order to afford this level of rent and utilities, without paying $852.00. In order to afford this level of rent and utilities, without paying more than 30% of income on housing, a household must earn $34,099 more than 30% of income on housing, a household must earn $34,099 annually. Assuming a 40 hour work week, 52 weeks per year, this level annually. Assuming a 40 hour work week, 52 weeks per year, this level of income translates into a Housing Wage of $16.39 per hour.*of income translates into a Housing Wage of $16.39 per hour.*

* * A Place to Call Home: 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness, Roanoke, VirginiaA Place to Call Home: 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness, Roanoke, Virginia

Health and Mental HealthHealth and Mental Health

Emergency Room – Where Emergency Room – Where treatment is soughttreatment is sought

Where They Seek Medical Treatment

0

20

40

6080

100

120

140

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180

Reported Yes

Nearly 1/3 Receiving Mental HealthNearly 1/3 Receiving Mental Health29% Currently Receive Mental Health Services

29%

71%

Y esNo

Mental Health in the PastMental Health in the Past42 Percent Report Previous Mental Health

Service

Yes42%

No58%

Alcohol Treatment– A significant Alcohol Treatment– A significant factorfactor

46 Percent Report Having Received Alcohol Treatm ent

46%

54%

Yes

No

Housing-Work-Medical-Substance Housing-Work-Medical-Substance AbuseAbuse

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1

Major Challenges Facing Homeless

Housing

Work

Medical problems

Substance abuse

Disability

Dental problems

Past incarceration

Divorce

Domestic violence

Legal problems

Custody

Foster care

MethodologyMethodology The procedures used to collect information for this The procedures used to collect information for this

Point in Time Survey were consistent with those Point in Time Survey were consistent with those used in prior surveysused in prior surveys

Homeless clients were surveyed by agency staff, Homeless clients were surveyed by agency staff, the Homeless Assistance Team and other the Homeless Assistance Team and other volunteersvolunteers

100% of Shelters elected to participate in this 100% of Shelters elected to participate in this surveysurvey

Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Advisory Council on HomelessnessAdvisory Council on Homelessness

The Roanoke Valley The Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Alleghany Regional Advisory Council on Advisory Council on Homelessness thanks Homelessness thanks those organizations, those organizations, agencies and agencies and individuals who work to individuals who work to combat the problems of combat the problems of homelessness in the homelessness in the Roanoke ValleyRoanoke Valley