Housing Opportunities for People Living with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA)

Housing Opportunities for People Living with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA): HOPWA is a permanent supportive housing program for people living with HIV/AIDS that provides supportive housing, rental assistance and housing placement assistance services through the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene. GMHC staff within the Housing Department provide monthly home visits and escorts to medical appointments, as well as twice-monthly group support sessions.

Eligibility Criteria: 

  • Documented Chronic Homelessness for 1 year or more
  • Documented HIV+ diagnosis
  • Single adults only