Kensington Square, a DePaul Community Residence-Single Room Occupancy (CR-SRO) Program in Buffalo, provides transitional housing in a service-enriched, recovery-oriented setting to adults with a psychiatric disability. The program is licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health.

Services and amenities:

• Fully-furnished individual bedrooms including a microwave, television and small refrigerator
• On-site storage
• Free on-site laundry
• Three meals per day
• Inviting common areas
• Outdoor courtyards
• 24-hour staffing
• Daily living skills training
• Crisis management
• Medication management
• Linkages to medical and dental care and health education services
• Social/recreational assistance
• Vocational/educational services

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be actively engaged with mental health treatment
• Must be interested in developing skills to live independently
• Must be willing to abide by program rules

Referral and Intake Process:

Referrals must be made through Erie County Single Point of Access (SPOA) to begin the application process.

Referrals are typically made by a treatment professional including psychiatrists, therapists, or social workers from a hospital-based inpatient mental health facility or outpatient program but families and potential residents can also begin the referral process. Families and clients are encouraged to be active participants in making this important decision. Both are encouraged to learn more about DePaul’s services, program expectations, and sites to see how each best match the interests of the client prior to a formal referral.

DePaul may be recommended by a community service provider, however the client needs to make the commitment to entering and engaging in the program. It’s therefore vital that the client visit the program and meet with staff members and other clients so they may make an informed decision.

If you or someone you know who would benefit from placement and have further questions about our services, please contact Kristi Ford, Intake Director, at kford@depaul.org.

Program Cost:

Kensington Square is a Congregate Care Level II (CCII) Facility and rent is based on the CCII rates for that year. Rent is paid by the individual’s benefits or wages. Families who assume financial responsibility for their relative receiving services pay the Congregate Care Level II Rate.

The program does not provide emergency housing. Please visit the Erie County Department of Social Services at 158 Pearl St, Buffalo, NY 14202 (first floor) or call 211WNY, at 1-888-696-9211 for more information.

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