Very Important Information
Operation Hope DSM provides housing only and does not offer medical care, supervision, or clinical services.
Residents must be independent and able to manage their own daily needs, including medications.
Who We Serve
Who This House Is For:
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Medically Cleared for Discharge
The individual has been medically cleared for discharge by a licensed provider and is appropriate for a non-medical, independent living environment.
Operation Hope DSM does not provide medical care or monitoring and relies on the referring provider to confirm medical clearance.
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Independent with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
The individual is able to independently perform activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, and maintaining personal hygiene, without assistance.
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Able to Self-Manage Medications
The individual is able to independently manage and take prescribed medications as directed. Medications must be in the individual’s possession or available for pickup at discharge.
Operation Hope DSM does not administer, store, or manage medications.
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Ambulatory (Mobility Requirements)
The individual is able to ambulate independently, with or without assistive devices (e.g., walker or cane), and can transfer in and out of bed without assistance.
The individual must be able to safely navigate/live in a shared living environment.
🚫 Who This Short- Term Housing is NOT For:
Operation Hope DSM is a non-medical housing option. The following individuals are not appropriate for placement:
- Individuals who require skilled nursing care or medical supervision
- Individuals who are bed-bound or require total care
- Individuals with severe cognitive impairment (e.g., advanced dementia)
- Individuals with active or untreated infectious conditions, including TB, C. diff, or MRSA that has not been medically cleared
Safety Screening Requirement
To support a safe and appropriate shared housing setting, Operation Hope DSM conducts limited screening using publicly available records, including background and registry checks, as permitted by applicable laws.
Placement decisions are based on safety considerations relevant to a shared housing setting and overall program fit.
Operation Hope DSM does not conduct investigative services and does not provide supervision, monitoring, or clinical assessment.
All screening information is used solely to determine appropriateness for shared housing.
Why Partners Work With Us
Operation Hope DSM provides a structured, reliable non-medical housing solution that supports safe discharge and coordinated transitions for individuals who do not have a place to recover.
✔ What Partners Gain:
- Access to safe, short-term housing for medically cleared individuals
- Faster discharge options, helping free up hospital beds
- Improved coordination of care between providers and community partners
- Stronger post-discharge outcomes through a stable living environment
- Clear communication and defined expectations throughout placement
Need a safe housing option after discharge?
- Intake review within hours
- Placement within 24 hours (if approved)
- Transportation coordination available (non-medical)
*Secure referral process. For hospital and professional use only.