Our Programs

 

In 2019, the National Alliance to End Homelessness reported that more than 567,000 people are experiencing homelessness in the United States. Florida has the nation’s third-largest population of people suffering from homelessness: 28,328 people. In Sarasota and Manatee counties alone, 1,135 people were identified as homeless in 2019. Through strategic partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies, CASL is able to utilize resources to maximize impact in the communities we serve. We are grateful to our partners who make it possible to deliver the services needed to serve CASL clients. 

                                                                                                                               Recovery-Centered Housing Approach

 For many adults experiencing homelessness, the path forward requires more than a roof overhead. Substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and trauma are among the most common barriers our clients face — and addressing them is central to CASL’s mission.

CASL’s recovery-centered approach integrates housing stability with active treatment and recovery support. Working alongside our network of clinical and behavioral health partners, CASL case managers help residents:

 • Engage with individualized mental health and substance use treatment plans

• Access medication-assisted treatment and psychiatric care

• Participate in peer recovery support groups and coaching

• Develop daily living routines that reinforce sobriety and emotional wellness

• Build employment readiness and financial stability as pillars of lasting recovery

 By treating the underlying causes of homelessness alongside the housing need itself, CASL helps residents achieve outcomes that are durable — not temporary. Our goal is permanent housing, sustained recovery, and genuine independence for every person we serve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Case Management & Life Skills

Support services for  individuals who experience homelessness or struggle with mental illness, trauma, disabilities, or co-occurring disorders.

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SHIFTS Programs

Sheriff’s Housing Initiative Facilitating Transient Services (SHIFTS) is a 90-day program to achieve housing sustainability for homeless adults with serious mental illness.

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Transitions Program

A 90-day program to reintegrate post-release incarcerated individuals into the community and reduce recidivism rates by providing supportive housing.

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Treatment & Recovery Support

At CASL, we know that lasting stability requires more than a roof overhead. We integrate behavioral health treatment, recovery support, and life skills development directly into our housing model — helping residents address the root causes of homelessness while building the independence needed to thrive long-term.

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Additional Programs

CASL collaborates with local partners and government agencies to deliver human services to support many families in a number of counties in Florida.

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 Residential Treatment Facility (Lee County)

The program serves individuals who are experiencing homelessness and require structured housing stabilization, recovery support, and intensive case management before transitioning to permanent housing.