Social Services

More than a meal, Amos House is hope. And a smile to start the day. The Amos House social service staff serves more than 15,000 people a year, providing intensive case management for our residents and a wide range of walk-in services for anyone in crisis. Our services include:

• Emergency assistance, including help with rent and utilities
• Transportation assistance (bus passes and RIPTIX)
• Substance abuse counseling, program and referrals
• HIV education and referrals
• Mental health referrals
  
• Health care on site, once a week
  
• Assistance with dental care
  
• Prescription, eye exams and eyeglass assistance
  
• Legal aid referrals
  
• Help with applications for SSI
  
• Help with applications for food stamps, FIP and other benefits
  
• Personal hygiene items
  
• Housing placement and assistance with housing-related problems
  
• Money management and life skills training
  
• Job placement referrals
  
• Assistance with continuing education referrals and applications
  
• A mailing address for persons who are homeless

Stop by 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Our Social Services department is in the blue building at 413 Friendship Street.