State allocates $10M to rental housing for people recovering from addiction
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Hoosiers struggling with addiction or substance use disorders will soon have a slightly easier time finding a place to live.
That’s thanks to $10 million in funding from the state’s opioid lawsuit settlement. The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) announced this month that money will go towards four nonprofit developers who will build rental housing projects in four different cities designed for individuals recovering from addiction.
The four communities are Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Brookville and Terre Haute.
In a news release, the IHCDA said Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction and the Office of Drug Prevention, Treatment, and Enforcement will help oversee the projects.
“Indiana has made significant strides in building a comprehensive statewide treatment and recovery infrastructure,” said Douglas Huntsinger, executive director for drug prevention, treatment and enforcement. “However, safe and affordable housing remains a vital missing piece for many Hoosiers working to achieve and sustain long-term recovery. This investment brings us one step closer to ensuring no one has to choose between recovery and a roof over their head.”
The four projects sharing the $10 million are:
- Volunteers of America of Ohio and Indiana for Level III recovery housing in Indianapolis.
- YWCA Northeast Indiana and Keller Development, Inc. for permanent supportive housing in Fort Wayne.
- INCompass Healthcare, Inc. for Level II recovery housing in Brookville.
- Next Step Foundation, Inc. for transitional housing in Terre Haute.
According to the IHCDA, the four nonprofits are eligible to receive $2.5 million in additional grant funding in 2025 to develop rental units serving the target population.