St. Vinnys House

Trinity Group Homes

Since 1979, Trinity Group Homes mission has been to provide adults that face mental health challenges safe aﬀordable housing, life-skills programming and social skill development activities.

Overview
Our eight residential facilities in Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls operate as semi-independent homes. We collaborate with case management service providers to assist with medication compliance as well as with Community Based Rehabilitative Services (CBRS) specialists, therapists, peer support specialists and medical professionals. Housing is also provided for some participants in the Kootenai County Mental Health Court after background review.

Resident Support and Training
Trinity’s staff also works 1 on 1 with residents in areas such as conflict resolution, budgeting, communication skills, boundary setting, symptom management, service navigation, etc. Our life skills program utilizes community based professionals, and St Vincent staff to present a well-rounded curriculum.

Community Impact
Our programs provide life-changing opportunities for Trinity’s residents. We receive no local, state or federal support. While strengthening our community, the residents become contributing members of society who now have life and employment skills and are able to continue to live without costs to taxpayers.

Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers take residents to medical and psychiatric appointments, meet with their Fiscal agent/Payee organizations, to AA, NA and group therapy sessions, or to tasks like grocery stores and shopping. Please call to help!

The Men and Women’s Shelter

The Men and Women’s Shelters provide a clean, safe atmosphere with enough space to sleep twelve guests per night, per shelter. If interested in shelter, an individual or family can check in at the HELP Center every morning at 8 A.M. for availability. Once a client is in the shelter they can stay for up to ninety-days at which point they will work with their case manager on permanent housing and/or income in order to sustain their household.

Rent and Utility Assistance

St. Vincent de Paul offers emergency assistance for individuals and families who are in crisis and have an eviction notice and/or a shut off notice for utilities.

Documents for General Assistance
Photo ID for all adults and children who reside in the household

Social security cards for household members (including children)
Proof of current income (past 30 days) for all adults
Prefer that all adults be present
Must be a resident of Kootenai county

Rental Assistance
Lease and eviction notice

Utility Assistance
Lease and shut-off notice

Assistance is available on a first come, first served basis.
Hours are Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Warming Center

The St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho Winter Warming Center is for friends and neighbors in our community who have fallen on hard times. When the temperature dips below 28 degrees, it is open for anyone who does not have protection from the cold, wind, and snow. We open in November, and typically stay open until the end of February. The doors open at 6:00 pm, and everyone must be out by 7:00 am the next morning. A prepacked meal is provided, and everyone receives a mat to sleep on, and a new sleeping bag as well as hygiene gear and socks. We try to keep a friendly and upbeat atmosphere, while obeying safety rules.

If you are able to help or donate please contact Warming Center Coordinator Scott at 208-664-3095 Ext. 325.

Angel Arms/Healing Hearts

These programs provide housing for chronically homeless individuals and families. The HUD definition of chronic homelessness is used to qualify individuals and families, and documentation must be provided prior to acceptance into the program. Additionally, the head of household must have a documented disability.

Once entered into program, monthly case management will be provided, as well as monthly housing inspections. It is the goal of the program to move up to independent living within 2 years. Individual goals will be established to increase self-sufficiency and prevent future homelessness.

In order to qualify for program, please first connect with social services to complete a Homeless Connect Screening.

Contact: Angel Arms/Healing Hearts Case Manager

(208) 664-3095 Ext. 324

Low Income Permanent Housing

St. Vincent de Paul operates over 200 units of permanent housing throughout the five northern counties of Idaho. There are both senior and low-income housing.

For more information, please call our Housing office.

Meadowood Glen I - Post Falls

12 Units all 1 bedroom