Programs

MVHO Outreach Program

Miami Valley Housing Opportunities (MVHO) has three staff that provide outreach to Montgomery County's mentally ill homeless population with referral to mental health and other support services. They go to shelters, feeding locations, churches, library and other community gathering spots to meet persons in need and make referrals to services and housing. One employee's primary focus is the development of outreach contacts with local law enforcement officers, adult parole, State prisons, Weed and Seed programs and neighborhood associations. Funding for this program is provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services PATH Program. To help persons living on the streets, MVHO PATH outreach staff provide items to assist with basic needs including food, clothing, blankets, coats and bus vouchers.

MVHO PATH outreach staff provide staff training, including the training of individuals who work with shelters, mental health clinics, substance abuse programs and other sites. This training is available to local community leaders, law enforcement, mainstream service providers, homeless service agencies and community groups.

MVHO PATH outreach staff also make appointments for Crisis Care mental health and substance abuse assessments that take place in the Samaritan Homeless Clinic five days per week.

To access any of the MVHO PATH outreach services or notify the staff of a homeless person living on the streets you think needs assistance, please contact:

Andrea McGriff, PATH Director, extension 410, cell 937-559-2263, andrea@mvho.net
Donnie Estelle, PATH Outreach Specialist, cell 937-520-3243, destelle@mvho.net
Ron Carter, PATH Outreach Specialist, cell 937-718-0566, ron@mvho.net