Housing at the Lawrence YMCA

The Lawrence YMCA’s SRO (single resident occupancy) currently operates three supportive housing programs for 73 formerly homeless men who live at the YMCA. The majority of the residents of the YMCA are men who are “multiply handicapped” which means they have a major mental illness, physical disability and substance abuse problem. Approximately fifty percent of the residents that live in the SRO and are assisted by the SRO staff in remaining compliant with their Section 8 Housing Program administered by Lawrence Housing Authority.

These residents are also afforded case management services, advocacy, YMCA membership and weekend social services. 18-80. We work closely with the Lawrence Housing Authority. Interested individuals can apply through the Lawrence Housing Authority at 353 Elm Street, Lawrence, 978- 685-3811, and they will refer people to our SRO program. You can also call the YMCA at 978-686-6191 or stop by and ask for an SRO Housing
Application.

The YMCA Residency Program offers:

A wide variety of programs, including computer lab with Internet access, ESL classes, TV room/cable and laundry

Fully-secured building with overnight security guard

Use of YMCA Fitness Center facilities

Handicap accessible entrance with elevator

Our services include:

A safe, secure place to live

Help in staying clean and sober

Help in  nding appropriate programs and services

Help in nding new job or career

Planned rrecreational and social activities for residents

Referrals for medical care