Horizon Housing Development Company
Trans AffirmingDescription
The mission of Horizon Housing Development Company (HHDC) is to assist in providing housing services to St. Louis City residents with developmental disabilities. HHDC provides this foundation with 8 scattered buildings in the City of St. Louis. Housing is provided to individuals and families and placements should be made in accordance with gender identity.
Requirements:
- Resident of the City of St. Louis
- At least 18 years old
- Have a developmental disability
- Meet HUD homeless criteria (come from the streets, emergency shelter, or transitional housing)
- See Wait List document for more information.
Programs:
- Peter and Paul Community Center: Offers Single Room Occupancies (SRO) for individuals with developmental disabilities going from shelter to housing.
- Hyde Park 811 Housing Corporation: Offers 15, 1 bedroom, subsidized apartments for individuals who are homeless with a development disability.
- HHDC Residential Units
Staff completed one trans competency staff training with THISTL March 2024. THISTL reviewed HHDC's Gender Equality policy in April 2024 and found it to be very comprehensive. Placements at HDCC should be made in accordance with stated gender identity. Agency paperwork might not ask for client pronouns or chosen name by default.
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Detailed Resource Information
Populations Prioritized
Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present
- Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present
Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria
- A person has to be homeless; have a developmental disability, mental illness or substance use disorder; if the person has a mental illness or a substance use disorder the person would also have to have a voucher to qualify for our program. We have three different programs and the head of household has to have the disability. Services are trans inclusive.
Age Prioritized – Min
- 18
Age
- Youth (13-18)
- Adults (19-64)
- Seniors (65+)
Gender
- Transgender Women
- Transgender Men
- Non-Binary
- Agender
- Cisgender Men
- Cisgender Women
- Gender Non-Conforming
- Genderfluid
- Genderqueer
- Queer
- Questioning
- Two-Spirit
Sexuality
- Unknown/NA
Race & Ethnicity
- Alaska Native
- Arab / Middle Eastern
- Asian: Central Asian / Asian American
- Asian: East Asian / Asian American
- Asian: South Asian / Asian American
- Asian: West Asian / Asian American
- Balkan / Bosnian
- Biethnic / Multiethnic
- Biracial / Multiracial
- Black / African-American / African Descent
- Hispanic
- Latine / Latinx
- Native American / Indigenous / First People / American Indian
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
- White / Caucasian / European American
- Jewish
Citizenship Status
- U.S. Citizen
Immigration Status
- Unknown/NA
Disability or Chronic Health Condition
- Intellectual or Learning
- Neurological
- Psychiatric/Mental Health
Housing Status
- Unhoused
Locations Served
Geographically Bound
- Yes
State
- Missouri
County
- St. Louis City (MO)
Identity Affirming Vetting Policies
Vetted or Listed As Trans-Affirming
- Yes: Vetted by THISTL
- Yes: Trained 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
- Uses Intake Paperwork with Inclusive Language for Sexual Orientation
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
- Staff is Trained in Trans Issues
- Uses Gender-Inclusive Language in Daily Communications
Immigrant-Affirming Policies
- Has Confidentiality Policies around Citizenship & Immigration Status
- Has Anti-Discrimination Policies around Citizenship & Immigration Status
- Has Anti-Harassment Policies around Citizenship & Immigration Status
Black/BIPOC-Affirming Policies
- Has Anti-Discrimination Policies around Race & Ethnicity
- Has Anti-Harassment Policies around Race & Ethnicity
- Works With Black & Brown People Without Involving Institutional Authorities
- Uses Intake Paperwork with Inclusive Language for Race & Ethnicity
- Staff is Trained in Race & Ethnicity Issues
- Uses Black/BIPOC-Inclusive Language in Daily Communications
- Curriculum or Content Includes Black/BIPOC Perspectives
- Hiring Policies Promote Racial & Ethnic Diversity Among Staff