Housing services for victims of human trafficking in San Diego County

North County Lifeline’s Project LIFE Housing Assistance Program will provide up to 24 months of transitional housing for any victim of human trafficking in San Diego County, California regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, trafficking type, or parenting status.  The program utilizes a Housing First model. The requested funding will allow Lifeline to expand services by adding more housing units, two specialized staff and a new subcontractor, serving approximately 100 victims of sex and/or labor trafficking over the award period. In addition to housing, clients may elect to participate in supportive services including, but not limited to ongoing case management, medical and dental care, legal assistance, literacy/GED/education assistance, LGBTQ services, substance abuse treatment, trauma counseling, life skill training,  and employment and financial coaching. Lifeline will also provide awareness trainings for an estimated 750 professionals and community members who may encounter victims through their line of work. Lifeline will partner with Adulting Highway, who will provide adulting lessons to program participants to maximize their ability to be successful once they transition to permanent housing.