Lübeck starts Housing First: New hope for homeless!

Lübeck starts Housing First: New hope for homeless!

A fresh wind blows through Lübeck: This year the Hanseatic city starts with the innovative model "Housing First" in order to effectively counter the homelessness. This reports ln-online . The Diakonie North North Ost (DNNO) takes over the implementation of the project and takes care of the equipment of the apartments and the selection of suitable people who will obtain these apartments.

The financing of the Initiative is supported by the city of Lübeck with 100,000 euros over three years. "Housing First" follows an unconventional approach by not only offering homeless people, but also enables this without the usual requirements such as abstinence or therapy. Instead, the project relies on the voluntariness to take advantage of the relevant support services.

The concept in detail

If you want to rent an apartment, you only have to prove that you were in the homelessness system for at least six months and is able to communicate. Access to the housing market is often very difficult, which is why the DNNO is now actively working with various housing associations and private rental companies to find suitable accommodations.

Aktuell The Diakonie initially is looking for ten apartments in Lübeck. A partnership with Vonovia has already been closed, which the DNNO provides 120 apartments. The Lübeck Bauverein also supports the project by granting the city of naming rights for 900 apartments. "The experience with the accommodation of homeless goods mostly positive," adds the DNNO and is optimistic.

broad support in the citizens'

The majority of the Lübeck citizens are behind the project and there are positive feedback from politics. Nevertheless, "Housing First" does not remain the only measure in the fight against homelessness. Emergency accommodations and emergency shells remain necessary for acute situations, as is also emphasized on Diakonie-nordnordost.de

The challenges for the homeless in Lübeck are great. Housing is often resulting from personal crisis situations and social difficulties that make your own home difficult. The Diakonie's advisory offer not only includes the provision of living space, but also regular visits by educational employees to support independent living.

part of a larger plan

The concept "Housing First" is a common solution in Germany to combat homelessness. The Federal Government plans to reduce the number of homes in Germany by 2030, as reported by Deutschlandfunkkultur.de . In cities such as Berlin and Bremen, the concept is already part of the social support offers. For Lübeck, "Housing First" could be the first step into a new era of living space care.

It remains to be seen whether the model will bear fruit as well as in other cities, but the signs are good. With a strong social support and a clear concept, Lübeck takes the necessary step to lead homeless people back into a self -determined life.