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The three single
family houses known as the D Street Homes are Mental Health Housing Foundation’s
first project. They are located at 101 D Street SW, 105 D Street SW and 222 D
Street SW. The property is adjacent to downtown Auburn and the new commuter
rail terminal. As a group, these homes have proven to be a valuable resource
for the very low-income people enrolled in Seattle Mental Health’s program.
Each of these homes presents different challenges in
management.
Affordable housing
shared in single-family homes has become increasingly important as mental health
services are cut. Discharges from Western State Hospital and the loss of
supervised living beds have put much more pressure on community housing to
accommodate these displaced people. Seattle Mental Health provides substantial
support services within the homes of the tenants on D Street that enables them
to live successfully in the community.
101 D Street SW
This home was built in 1912. It has
five bedrooms upstairs and one bedroom
downstairs. 101 D Street specializes
in housing those who have mental
health issues and have been in recovery
from alcohol or addiction for
at least six months.
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Fact: The best treatments for serious mental illnesses today are highly
effective: Between 70 and 90 percent of individuals have significant reduction
of symptoms and improved quality of life with a combination of pharmacological
and psychosocial treatments and supports.
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