Safe, stable, and affordable housing offers the best opportunity for our clients to access drug therapies, treatments, and other services that will enhance their quality of life.

Housing Assistance

Our Housing and Emergency Assistance services allow individuals to access safe, affordable housing and supportive services that promote stability and enhance their quality of life. The Housing Assistance Program at Damien Center helps patients address the complicated issues that affect their housing stability. Whether they need short-, medium- or long-term rental subsidy, utility assistance, or help paying for incidental expenses that affect other areas of life, the housing team works together with our patients to determine which options are best suited for their needs.

In addition, our Housing Assistance Program works with HUD and the City of Indianapolis to ensure clients that are eligible for Rapid Rehousing and Permanent Supportive Housing are sent to us for housing and support.

Housing and Triage

Individuals from any AIDS Service Organization can meet with our housing team to reduce barriers to being housed or stayed housed. To connect with our housing team, have your case manager send a referral for additional housing assistance as needed.

Tenant-Based Rental Assistance

Our patients can access quality, long-term housing with the help of our housing case managers. Our long-term housing options range from one year of rental assistance to permanent supportive housing options. Applications for long-term housing assistance through Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) are reviewed each month by a committee comprised of Central Indiana HIV service and housing providers. Damien Center is an active participant in the Indianapolis Housing Continuum of Care which prioritizes and selects patients for our Permanent Supportive Housing program.

Client applications for each of our housing programs are reviewed by a panel consisting of peers, Damien Center staff, and community housing partners to assess the needs of each applicant. Applicants must demonstrate true need and opportunities, potential, and plans for future self-sufficiency.


Direct Emergency Financial Assistance (DEFA)

DEFA provides short-term assistance with rent, utilities, incidentals, or other one-time emergencies like car repairs or glasses. Our DEFA committee meets twice monthly and is comprised of Central Indiana service providers as well as a client of Damien Center.

Need Moving Assistance?

Moving can be a pain, which is why we have partnered with Move Indy to offer moving assistance to our clients.

Move Indy is a family-owned, full-service moving company based in Indianapolis. They can offer help with packing, moving, storage, cleaning and junk removal.

Schedule your FREE moving estimate today! Mention that you are a client of Damien Center during the estimate to unlock potential savings and benefits.