# Housing Initiatives

## Housing Initiatives Overview
Housing Initiatives in Madison, WI, ends homelessness for those with severe mental illness. They provide permanent housing & support with a 95% success rate.

## Housing Initiatives Detail Summary
- Frilly Profile: https://frilly.ai/wisconsin/madison/o/housing-initiatives
- Type: Organization
- Category: Nonprofit
- Sub-Category: Social Services
- Tags: social-services, non-profit, housing-support, homelessness-support, mental-health-support, community-focused, local-impact, counseling, social-justice, rehabilitation
- Website: [Housing Initiatives](http://housinginit.org/)
- Location: 1110 Ruskin Street, Madison, WI, 53704
- Phone: (608) 277-8330

## Housing Initiatives Description
Housing Initiatives is Madison, WI's only organization exclusively dedicated to ending homelessness for individuals living with severe mental illness. For over 30 years, the organization has provided safe, permanent homes and comprehensive supportive services, achieving a remarkable 95% success rate where clients never return to homelessness. Their highly effective "Housing First" model prioritizes stable housing as the foundation for healing and recovery, recognizing that a permanent home is crucial for mental and physical well-being.

Built on principles of dignity, respect, and a supportive approach to healing, Housing Initiatives connects clients with over 15 partner agencies for vital support, including counseling, substance abuse programs, and medication therapy. Their neighborhood-based housing model places clients in small apartment buildings throughout Madison, fostering community reintegration and access to essential city services, empowering them to live independently.

Beyond transforming individual lives, Housing Initiatives significantly benefits the Madison community by rebuilding lives, fostering re-engagement with employment and family. Their cost-effective model saves taxpayers money, costing $10,000 per person annually compared to $40,000 for traditional homelessness support. Additionally, they enrich neighborhoods by renovating properties, spurring development and extending stability throughout the area.

## Location

**Address:** 1110 Ruskin Street
Madison, WI 53704

**Coordinates:** 43.1117, -89.3618

## Other Special Details About Housing Initiatives
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