MHB Annual Report | FY21

Permanent Supportive Housing Initiative

MHB surpassed a 10-year goal in FY21 investing by over $4 million through its Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Initiative. Established in 2011, this initiative has added 211 PSH units to St. Louis’ housing stock representing 21 housing projects and a total investment of $4,140,892 from the Community Mental Health Fund.

This year MHB invested in two new projects. Gateway Housing First was awarded funding to purchase and rehabilitate three scattered sites adding 15 studio and 8 two-bedroom, energy efficient, and remodeled apartments, collectively known as Francie’s Place. Additionally, through Horizon Housing Development Company, MHB invested in the purchase and renovation of a 4-unit apartment complex in the Carondelet neighborhood which serves primarily serves couples struggling with housing insecurity and mental health challenges.

ALM Hopewell Center

(fulfilled 10-year loan)

$80K funding award 2011
4 units - all 2 bedroom
Transition-age young adults 18-26 who are clients of Hopewell
Central West End, 17th Ward

Preferred Family Healthcare Rauschenbach House

(fulfilled 10-year loan)

$291K funding award 2012
6 units - all 2-bedroom
Men in substance use recovery
St. Louis Place, 5th Ward

Horizon Housing Development Company Strodtman Place

$150K funding award 2012 originally to Grace Hill, now managed by Horizon
2 units - all 3 bedroom
Serves women with serious mental illness and their children
Provides supportive services
College Hill, 3rd Ward

Peter & Paul Community Services Garfield Place Apartments

$250K funding award 2014
Gap financing to leverage 15 units
Adults with persistent BH disorders
Co-located with agency headquarters
Benton Park West, 9th Ward

Queen of Peace Center Miami Apartments

$271K funding award 2014
8 units - 2 and 3 bedroom
Residents with co-occurring disorders
Tower Grove South Neighborhood, 15th Ward

Gateway Housing First Giles Apartments

$215K funding award 2015
12 units - 2 efficiency, 8 one-bedroom
2 two-bedroom
9 units reserved for residents with co-occurring disorders
Dutchtown, 15th Ward

DOORWAYS Interfaith Residence

Up to $50K funding award 2015
Grant to leverage AHTF forgivable loan
4 units - 1 bedroom
Individuals with HIV/AIDS
Bevo Mill, 13th Ward

Depaul USA St. Lazare House

$250K funding award 2016
Transition-age young adults ages 18-26
15 units - 1 bedroom
Benton Park West, 9th Ward

Gateway Housing First Nathaniel Rivers Place

$250K funding award 2017
Marketed to agencies within CoC
24/7 onsite support from Places for People
Hamilton Heights, 22nd Ward

YWCA Metro St. Louis

(agency moved & building sold)

$30K grant 2017 to cover remaining rehab item (carpet installation) converting 19 transitional housing units to 13 – 1 bedroom PSH units
Midtown, 18th ward

Horizon Housing Development Company Pope Apartments

$167K funding award 2018
8 of 12 units are PSH - 2 and 3 bedroom
Penrose, 21st Ward

Gateway Housing First Assisi Apartments

$250K funding award 2019
10 units - all 1 bedroom
Low and extremely low-income households affected by behavioral health issues
Tower Grove South, Ward 15

Criminal Justice Ministry Dunnica Apartments

$250K funding award 2019
16 units - 14 one bedroom and 2 two bedroom
Low-income, post-incarcerated (mainly Veterans) who struggle with substance use and behavioral health issues
Dutchtown, 25th Ward

Center for Women in Transition Sharon House

$250K funding award 2020
15 units – congregate living
Low-income, post-incarcerated women who struggle with substance use and behavioral health issues
Central West End, 28th Ward