Gateway Housing First
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Trans AffirmingDescription
"The mission of Gateway Housing First, Inc. is to provide safe, high-quality, affordable, supportive housing to individuals and families challenged by a wide range of disabilities, complex disorders and life situations who are often impacted by chronic homelessness, generational poverty, trauma and systemic racism. We own and develop permanent supportive housing units across St. Louis City and County, some of which has 24 hour behavioral health supports while others are more independent. We also administer a few rental assistance programs through the Continuum of Care. However all referrals for these programs must go through Coordinated Entry."
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Detailed Resource Information
Populations Prioritized
Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present
- Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present
Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria
- "Most all of our properties require verification of disability, proof of extremely-low income and history of homelessness/housing instability. Different properties have different requirements based on the funding associated with the property. Some properties are subsidized while others would require a subsidy/income in order to afford the rent."
Disability or Chronic Health Condition
- Hearing Impairment
- Intellectual or Learning
- Neurological
- Physical
- Psychiatric/Mental Health
- Visual Impairment
- Chronic Pain
- Homebound
Housing Status
- Unhoused
Locations Served
Geographically Bound
- Yes
Location(s) Served Notes
- St. Louis City and County.
State
- Missouri
County
- St. Louis City (MO)
- St. Louis County (MO)
Identity Affirming Vetting Policies
Vetted or Listed As Trans-Affirming
- Yes: Vetted by THISTL
Sexual Orientation-Affirming Policies
- Has Confidentiality Policies around Sexual Orientation
- Has Anti-Discrimination Policies around Sexual Orientation
- Has Anti-Harassment Policies around Sexual Orientation
- Staff is Trained in LGBTQIA+ Issues
Gender Identity-Affirming Policies
- Has Confidentiality Policies around Gender Identity & Gender Expression
- Has Anti-Discrimination Policies around Gender Identity & Gender Expression
- Has Anti-Harassment Policies around Gender Identity & Gender Expression
- Asks For & Respects People's Pronouns
- Offers Gender-Neutral Bathrooms, Single Stall Bathrooms, or Private Changing Areas
- Staff is Trained in Trans Issues
- People Can Use Bathrooms Aligned with Their Gender Identity
- Uses Gender-Inclusive Language in Daily Communications
- Supports Gender-Affirming Self-Care Rituals (e.g. Binding, Tucking, Packing)
- Service & Outreach Policies Promote Gender Diversity Among Clientele
- Hiring Policies Promote Gender Diversity Among Staff
Gender Identity-Affirming Policies Notes
- Has been trained by THISTL and has committed to reviewing and updating their policies to support Equal Access. Supports placements in accordance with gender identity and are happy to serve Non-Binary and gender nonconforming clients.
Immigrant-Affirming Policies
- Does Not Currently Have Immigrant-Affirming Policies
Black/BIPOC-Affirming Policies
- Has Anti-Harassment Policies around Race & Ethnicity
- Has Anti-Discrimination Policies around Race & Ethnicity
- Works With Black & Brown People Without Involving Institutional Authorities
- Uses Black/BIPOC-Inclusive Language in Daily Communications
- Service & Outreach Policies Promote Racial & Ethnic Diversity Among Clientele
- Hiring Policies Promote Racial & Ethnic Diversity Among Staff
Other Accessibility Factors
COVID Guidelines: Proof of Vaccination / Neg Test
- No policy for proof of vaccination and/or negative COVID test
COVID Guidelines: Masking Policy
- No masking policy
COVID Guidelines: Social Distancing
- No social distancing policy
Ways to Access Resource: Notes
- via email to request waitlist application.
Cost: Notes
- units require that tenants are not rent-burdened, but still responsible for rent portion.
Payment or Insurance Accepted Notes
- rent paid either by money order or via rental subsidy.
Language Interpretation Offered
- Does not offer language interpretation
Language Translation Offered
- Does not offer language translation
Documentation Required
- Social Security Card/Number
- Driver's License or State ID
Confidentiality
- Has its Own Confidentiality Policies in Place
Relationship with Carceral Systems Notes
- "We Sometimes Work with the Police, Courts, and other Criminal Legal Systems"
Accessible to Wheelchairs & Mobility Devices
- Ramp(s) available
- Hands Required to Open Doors
Bathrooms Available
- Bathrooms available for free
Caretaker Accommodations
- No caretaker accommodations
Other Conditions for Accessing Service Notes
- rental assistance programs are referral-only. Housing is by waitlist. Must be 18 to have a lease in your own name.
Availability
- Currently on a waitlist