Street Outreach

What is it?

Ability1st Outreach Coordinators engage people living in places like camps, parks, and other public areas, connecting them to emergency shelter and other housing options. Upon assessment, we may provide or refer for immediate needs such as food, personal hygiene items, and other critical supplies.

Who is it for?

Individuals with disabilities experiencing homelessness, specifically in unsheltered locations in Leon and Gadsden counties.

How does it help?

The primary goal of our street outreach is to identify unsheltered individuals with disabilities, assess eligibility, and coordinate entry to available housing programs. Through engagement efforts, we build rapport with our consumers to better understand and assess their overall well-being, referring them to the appropriate services.

How to apply?

To learn more contact one our Outreach Coordinator, reneekissel@ability1st.info.

Who Is Ability1st?

In short, we are a community-based organization offering support services, advocacy, and information to empower people with disabilities to live independently. Ability1st is operated and governed by people with disabilities for people with disabilities.

The goal of all Centers for Independent Living is to empower people with disabilities to take charge of their lives and guide their own destinies. We are a community-based non profit organization that provides services to people with varying disabilities in Leon, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties.

Our Mission

Ability1st, the Center for Independent Living of North Florida, is a community-based nonprofit organization that provides services to persons with varying disabilities. Our mission is to empower people with disabilities to live independently and enhance their quality of life.