IRS 990 Nonprofit Profile

John Heuss Corporation

John heuss house was a 24-hour, 7-day a week, not-for-profit, non-residential "drop-in" center and outreach for homeless, mentally ill adults. It provided the adults with food and clothing, hygienic and health services, medical counseling, recreational activities, money management, and other services. These other services included advice and assistance in obtaining federal, state and local benefits to which they may be entitled, and advice and assistance in seeking acceptance in programs for rehabilitation. It provided a feeling of home and belonging. Historically, this population is isolated, distrustful, and resistant to services, which made the first goal of the establishment to build a trusting relationship, which led to linkages with the mental health system, medical services, substance abuse program and ongoing treatment. Persistent and intensive outreach and case management accomplished this in an effort to break down the walls of isolation and resistance.