SAGE COMMONS

WHO WE ARE

Sage Commons is a 105 room low barrier triage shelter for adults experiencing homelessness. Sage Commons staff utilize the housing first model, the belief that every person deserves housing regardless of barriers faced. There are no requirements regarding identifying documents, income, sobriety, nor compliance with mental health treatment. Shelter will be provided regardless of sexual orientation, marital status, or gender identification. Partners or adult families and their pets are welcome to room together.

Case management services are provided on-site in order to assist guests obtain a safe housing opportunity and end their homeless experience. Sage Commons staff understands that all guests have varying life experiences and thus varying needs. All staff work with guests to promote beneficial life skills, develop self-sufficiency, and receive appropriate services, including employment, mental health treatment, alcohol or substance abuse rehabilitation facilities, payee services, or medical services.

               Sage Commons staff are on-site and available 24 hours a day to assist guests’ needs and respond to any crises. Guests’ well-being and safety is of upmost importance, thus on-site security is present and all staff receive training in CPR, First Aid, and Mental Health First Aid. Staff are versed in working with guests who are exhibiting symptoms of serious mental illnesses or appear to be under the influence of substances, while maintaining the dignity of the guest and safety of others.