Homeward Bound
In 2008, Homeward Bound entered its eleventh year of rebuilding lives in the Housing First, self-paced alcohol management program for chronically homeless individuals. The Homeward Bound program is a 25-bed transitional living facility located in Mountain View which houses individuals interested in seeking a way out of homelessness.

Homeward Bound assists residents by providing outreach to homeless camps and shelters and facilitating access to detoxification, substance abuse and mental health treatment. Residents are offered transitional housing, case management, housing information, employment assistance, mental health counseling, gender specific services for men and women, reintegration activities, volunteer work, individual and group counseling, and life skills classes.

Since 1997, Homeward Bound has served 304 people, and 120 participants have completed the program or moved into stable housing.

Average Homeward Bound Resident
 •  78% Alaska Native male
 •  10 or more years homeless
 •  29 years as an alcoholic
 •  15 or more pickups by Community Patrol in last year

Community Bound
Complementing the Homeward Bound program, Community Bound offers specific case management to individuals needing housing assistance and employment development. Community Bound provides participants with training in tenant rights and responsibilities, employment, money management, community volunteer opportunities, social relations, communication, and advocacy.

In 2008, 32 participants enrolled in employment classes, 21 completed employment plans, and 20 secured employment and returned to work after the first paycheck. In addition, 27 participants selected housing and signed lease agreements, 28 completed individual living plans.

For more information contact:
Melinda Freemon, Anchorage Services Division Director
120 N. Hoyt St. 
Anchorage, AK 99508 
Phone:  (907) 279-7535
Fax:  (907) 279-9428