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Services

  1. Basic Needs and Supports - (Showers, Hot Meals, Shelter)
  2. Medical Care - (Basic Health Care Services)
  3. Clinical Support - (Mental Health Professionals)
  4. Case Management - Ongoing Support
  5. Job Readiness - (Technology Support)
  6. Clothing Closet
  7. Food Pantry 
  8. Housing - (Short-Term and Long-Term)
  9. Day Care Services - (For Program Participants)

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a psychological theory proposed by Abraham Maslow in 1943. It suggests that human needs can be organized into a hierarchical structure, with lower-level needs being prioritized before higher-level needs. The hierarchy consists of five levels:

1. Physiological Needs: This is the foundational level of the hierarchy and includes basic biological needs such as food, water, shelter, sleep, and clothing. These needs must be satisfied for an individual's survival and well-being.

2. Safety Needs: Once physiological needs are met, individuals seek safety and security. This includes the need for personal safety, financial security, a stable environment, and protection from physical or emotional harm.

3. Love and Belonging Needs: After safety needs are fulfilled, individuals have a need for love, affection, and a sense of belonging. This includes the desire for social relationships, friendship, intimacy, and acceptance within a community or social group.

4. Esteem Needs: Once the lower-level needs are satisfied, individuals strive for self-esteem and recognition. This includes the need for self-respect, confidence, achievement, recognition from others, and a sense of competence.

5. Self-Actualization Needs: At the top of the hierarchy, individuals seek self-actualization, which refers to fulfilling their highest potential and becoming the best version of themselves. This involves personal growth, self-fulfillment, creativity, and the pursuit of meaning and purpose in life.

According to Maslow, individuals progress through the hierarchy in a sequential manner, with each level building upon the fulfillment of the previous level. The satisfaction of lower-level needs is a prerequisite for the pursuit of higher-level needs. However, it's important to note that not all individuals may reach the self-actualization stage, as it is considered a lifelong journey of personal development.