MODERATOR Gary P. Leivers, AIA, RIBA, LEED AP BD+C

MODERATOR
Gary P. Leivers, AIA, RIBA, LEED AP BD+C
Associate, Harley Ellis Devereaux Architects & Planners
PANELISTS
Jessica Chamberlain, LCSW, Chief, Social Work Service
VA San Diego Healthcare System
Rebecca Louie, Vice-President/Chief Operating Officer
Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation
Susan F. King, FAIA, LEED AP BD+C
Principal, Harley Ellis Devereaux Architects & Planners
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AGENDA
Jessica Chamberlain
Veteran’s Housing and Services Overview
Rebecca Louie
Case Study 1 : Home Front at Camp Anza
Susan F. King
Case Study 2 : The Illinois Veteran’s Home, Chicago
Question and Answer
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Jessica Chamberlain
Veteran’s Housing and
Services Overview
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Department of Veterans Affairs
San Diego Housing Federation
Conference:
Veteran’s Housing and Services
Jessica Chamberlain, LCSW
October 3, 2013
VA San Diego Key Demographics
Demographics
Number
Veterans in SD and Imperial County (est.)
228,905
Veterans enrolled in VA
74,507
OEF/OIF/OND Veterans living in San Diego
32,786
OEF/OIF/OND Veterans receiving VA care
13,630
Female Veterans served
10%
Veteran Homelessness
16.7% of homeless in San Diego County are Veterans
1,486 homeless Veterans in San Diego (2013 Point in Time Count)
Nationally, the homeless Veteran population is aging
64.6% of total homeless are in the City of San Diego (2013
Point in Time Count)
11.7% of total homeless are in North County (inland) (2013
Point in Time Count)
Top 3 Housing Needs
• #1 Affordable housing for those without a need
for case management/intensive services
• #2 Resources for housing maintenance
• #3 True community re-integration, reduced
stigma
Unmet Needs Continued
Resources for utilities
Flexibility with credit ratings and past legal problems
Flexibility with security deposits
Household furnishings
Case management
Social Issues
Mistrust of systems
Isolation – building new support systems
Family re-integration
Culture of homelessness
Special Populations
OEF/OIF Veterans:
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ADA accessible/home modification
Playground/on site daycare
Adult Day Health Care (respite for caregiver)
Planned activities
Family units
Housing near colleges/universities
Senior Population:
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Own cooking facilities with option for community meals
Transportation
Veteran Preferences
Safe/desirable neighborhoods, away from homeless
services
Choice, range of housing options
Well maintained housing
Close to transportation and support systems
Smaller sized complexes
Security
Ability to have pets
Activities to reduce social isolation
VA Services
Medical and Mental Health Care
Emergency Services/Crisis Hotline
Home Based Primary Care
Geriatric and Long-Term Programs
Case Management
Compensated Work Therapy Program
Linkage to supportive services: benefits,
employment, legal, credit/budget, social networking
Partnering with the VA
Early communication
Awareness of Veteran needs
Potential referral source
Fund transitional housing/prevention
Project based
Newly Housed Veteran
VA Contacts
Jessica Chamberlain, LCSW
Chief, Social Work Service
(858) 642-3891 Jessica.chamberlain@va.gov
Yolanda Sidoti, LCSW
Coordinator, Health Care for Homeless Veterans
(858) 400-5163 Yolanda.sidoti@va.gov
Rebecca Louie
Case Study 1 :
Home Front at Camp Anza
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HOME FRONT AT
CAMP ANZA
A Vision for the Rehabilitation of the Historic Officers Club
and Development of a Housing Community for
Disabled Veterans and their Families
Camp Anza Community Development
Wakeland Housing and
Development Corporation
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Nonprofit – founded in 1998
Creates quality affordable housing for lower income residents
33 developments statewide = 5,700 homes
Wakeland developments are:
• High Quality
• Cost-Efficient
• Sustainable, Well-Managed, Long Term Assets to the Community
Mercy House
• Nonprofit founded in 1990
• Provides a continuum of
services and housing
solutions for homeless to
moderate income individuals
• Specialized service program
tailored to veterans
• Provided shelter and services
to 1,100 veterans through its
Joseph House and Cold
Weather Shelter Programs.
• Organizing partner in Orange
County STAND DOWN event.
Rodriguez Associates
Architects & Planner
• Over 25 years of architectural experience
• Specializes in community development projects
• Experts at soliciting and incorporating client and community
input
• High level of affordable housing experience
• Multiple Gold Nugget and other architectural awards
Home Front - The Vision
• Affordable homes for disabled
veterans and their families
• Quality-of-life enhancing on-site
services
• A thriving and supportive
community
• Accessible, usable, livable spaces
• Commemoration of site and area
history
HOME FRONT SITE PLAN
HOME FRONT COMMUNITY BUILDING
HOME FRONT OFFICER’S CLUB USES
HOME FRONT OFFICER’S CLUB USES
HOME FRONT EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
HOME FRONT OFFICER’S CLUB STREET SCENE
HOME FRONT RESIDENTIAL STREET SCENE
Creating the Home Front Service Plan
• There are a wide range of physical and mental
disabilities – services cannot be one-size-fitsall.
• Veterans report that unemployment is one of
their primary challenges - 41% of disabled
veterans are unemployed, compared to 27%
w/no disabilities
• Many veterans do not know how to access
Veteran-specific public benefits
• Peer-to-peer support and community activities
are very important – veterans and their
families often feel disconnected once they are
no longer in military service
• Caregivers and family members need ongoing
support and activities to keep from feeling
isolated and overwhelmed.
On-Site Resident Services
• Direct Case Management
• Life Skills Courses
• Resident Advisory
Councils/Leadership Training
• Educational and Recreational Group
Activities
• Referrals to Community Resources
On-Site Veterans Assistance
counseling
• Claim preparation,
submission, appeals
• Employment and referral
services
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• Comprehensive benefit
On-Site Medical Services
• Counseling/mental health
• General
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• Physical therapy
Additional On-Site Resources
• Springboard Nonprofit
Consumer Credit
Management
• Financial Literacy
Workshops
• Fair Housing Council of
Riverside County
• First Time Home Buyer
Workshops
• Referrals to
Community Resources
Project Funding
AMOUNT*
TAX CREDIT EQUITY
$8,000,000
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE
$900,000
CITY LAND CONTRIBUTION
$1,000,000
REDEVELOPMENT FUNDING
$1,800,000
*All figures preliminary and subject to revision during project
planning
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SOURCE
Project Structuring
• Olmstead Case – Possible limits to
percentage of special needs units
• Income targeting – 9% Tax Credit
Income Limits may not coincide with
veteran/disabled veteran incomes
• Need for on-site medical services
needs to be clarified
Susan F. King
Case Study 2
The Illinois Veteran’s
Home, Chicago
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The Illinois Project
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A State Facility, not Federal
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Financed via the Capital Development Board
The Illinois Project:
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Chicago will be the Fifth in the State,
First in the City Proper
Anna, Il
62 Residents
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LaSalle
Manteno
LaSalle
200 Residents
Quincy
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Manteno
340 Residents
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Quincy
400 Residents
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Chicago
200 Residents
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Anna
The Illinois Project:
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13 miles from
Downtown
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Manteno is
currently closest
at 50 miles
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Urban Site
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Chicago will be the Fifth in the State,
First in the City Proper
The Illinois Project:
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Chicago will be the Fifth in the State,
First in the City Proper
The Illinois Project:
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Chicago will be the Fifth in the State,
First in the City Proper
Demographics: Today’s “Home” Population
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Not Age-Restricted, but currently a more Senior Crowd
(currently majority is 60+)
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Must be disabled by disease or disability
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Focused on End of Life Conditions
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Income Level is not an issue do to disability
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Must need skilled care (require assistance with four or
more activities of daily living).
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Cannot serve Psychiatric Needs beyond “simple”
Alzheimer’s and dementia
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Gender: Male 80%/Female 20%
Demographics: Future Populations
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Still not Age-Restricted, but younger people tend to be the
exception at state facilities,
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Must be disabled by disease or disability
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Focused on End of Life Conditions
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Income Level is not an issue do to disability
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Must need skilled care (require assistance with four or
more activities of daily living).
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Cannot serve Psychiatric Needs beyond “simple”
Alzheimer’s and dementia
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Gender: Expected Increase in Female population
The Illinois Project: Federal Mandate for Small Household Model
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Paradigm Shift to
Patient/Resident
Centered Care
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HATCh Model
(Holistic Approach
to Transformational
Change)
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Defined Planning
Components
Designed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
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Town Center
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CLC: “Community Center”
Small Households: 13 Residents Each (11 for Memory Support)
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Shared Lounge Between Households
The Illinois Project: Federal Mandate for Small Household Model
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12 is recommended
upper limit /
Household
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We were allowed 13
on typical floor
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Balanced by Only
11 in Memory
Support
Small Households: 13 Residents Each (11 for Memory Support)
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Shared Lounge Between Households
TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN - URBAN
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Homelike Examples: Kitchen - Dining
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Homelike Examples: Nurse Station
Before
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After
Small Households: 11 Residents Each
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Small Households: 11 Residents Each
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The Illinois Project
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Construction Start : Spring 2014….
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The Paradigm Shift Begins !
QUESTION AND ANSWER
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