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Unique People Services, Inc.

4234 Vireo Ave
Bronx, NY - 10470
(718) 231-7711

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Unique People Services, Inc. (UPS) is a New York-based nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization founded by Lynn Wonsang in 1991. Their mission is to serveholistically and without judgmentthose who may have been denied compassionate and considerate treatment elsewhere due to their race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, developmental level, health status or criminal or substance use history. They are dedicated to providing a home and supportive services to persons with special and challenging needsmen and women they consider to be members of their family. The staff strives to make these homes the warmest, safest and most welcoming environment in which to live.


Mission Statement: Our mission is to serve–holistically and without judgment–those who may have been denied compassionate and considerate treatment elsewhere due to their race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, developmental level, health status or criminal or substance use history. We are dedicated to providing a home and supportive services to persons with special and challenging needs–men and women we consider to be members of our family.
Unique People Services, Inc.
Unique People Services, Inc.
Unique People Services, Inc.

Important Top Tips Before Applying

If you Interested in applying to Unique People Services, Inc., we recommend that you call them and find out some answers to some or all of the below questions:

  • What type of housing do you offer? Is it shared or private housing? Is it furnished or unfurnished?
  • What are the length of stay requirements? How long can I stay in the program?
  • What kind of support services do you offer? Do you offer job training, case management, or other support services to help me achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
  • What are the rules and policies? Are there any rules or policies that I need to be aware of, such as curfews, visitor restrictions, or substance abuse policies?
  • What is the cost of the program? Is there a monthly fee? Are there any other costs associated with the program?
  • Is the program accredited or licensed? This will help ensure that the program meets certain standards of quality.


In addition to these general questions, you may also want to ask more specific questions about the program, such as:
  • What is the staff-to-resident ratio? This will give you an idea of how much support you can expect from staff.
  • What is the success rate of the program? How many residents have gone on to achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
  • What are the cultural competency practices of the program? Is the program staffed by people who are culturally competent and able to meet the needs of a diverse range of residents?
  • How does the program ensure the safety and security of residents? What safety measures are in place?
  • What is the process for resolving disputes? Is there a clear and fair process for resolving disputes between residents and staff?

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What is your current addiction OR problem that you are seeking help for? How long have you had this issue?

What is your current addiction OR problem that you are seeking help for? How long have you had this issue?

Anxiety

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Sunday, July 5, 2020

Anxiety

I fear for my safety. I am Suffering from anxiety and threats of harassment based on my mission and new career move.

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Monday, May 11, 2020

I fear for my safety. I am Suffering from anxiety and threats of harassment based on my mission and new career move.

I'm a 59-year-old,  HIV positive, African-American, "woman-of-transgender-experience";  who presently resides in a nursing home; where I've succeeded to the point to where I'm, now, "release-ready". However, my team here suggests that I'd be better served in an supportive housing setting. Thus, I'm asking for your assistance! I want you to MAIL  ME any and all information you have to assist me!

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Thursday, October 3, 2019

I'm a 59-year-old, HIV positive, African-American, "woman-of-transgender-experience"; who presently resides in a nursing home; where I've succeeded to the point to where I'm, now, "release-ready". However, my team here suggests that I'd be better served in an supportive housing setting. Thus, I'm asking for your assistance! I want you to MAIL ME any and all information you have to assist me!

Have you used a transitional housing resource before?

Have you used a transitional housing resource before?

Have you used this locations services before? What is your opinion of it?

Have you used this locations services before? What is your opinion of it?

Always available for assistance

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Monday, May 11, 2020

Always available for assistance

Do you have any experience with the office personnel? How were they?

Do you have any experience with the office personnel? How were they?

Yes. Personnel are friendly and show concern

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Monday, May 11, 2020

Yes. Personnel are friendly and show concern

Do they take ex felons?

Do they take ex felons?

Comments

2020-07-05 17:07:14

Please help me. A thank you

2021-06-07 05:12:15

Can I get a application

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