Carrfour Supportive Housing has officially opened Southwest Hammocks, a new 100-unit affordable housing community in Miami designed to support adults facing severe mental health issues. This development aims to provide a stable environment and crucial services to help residents break cycles of homelessness and hospitalization.
Key Takeaways
- Southwest Hammocks offers 100 fully affordable units.
- The community is specifically designed for adults with severe mental health conditions.
- It provides intensive case management and holistic wellness programs.
Southwest Hammocks: A Haven for Recovery
Located at 1398 SW First St. in Pembroke Pines, within the Howard Forman Health Campus, Southwest Hammocks is strategically positioned near downtown Miami and major transportation routes. The project was a collaborative effort involving Carrfour Supportive Housing and several other organizations, including the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Broward Behavioral Health Coalition, Foot Print to Success Clubhouse, and South Florida Wellness Network.
The core mission of Southwest Hammocks is to offer a pathway out of homelessness, frequent hospitalizations, and institutionalization. To achieve this, the community provides a comprehensive suite of services. These include intensive case management, life skills training, and work-based recovery programs, alongside supported employment opportunities. Furthermore, residents benefit from holistic health and wellness programs, fostered through partnerships with NAMI and South Florida Wellness.
Miami’s Growing Affordable Housing Landscape
The opening of Southwest Hammocks highlights the ongoing efforts to address the affordable housing crisis in Miami. Just last month, another significant affordable development, Wynwood Works, opened its doors. This 120-unit, mixed-use property is located at 2035 N. Miami Ave., approximately three miles northeast of Southwest Hammocks. Wynwood Works was developed through a public-private partnership led by the Omni Community Redevelopment Agency, Magellan Housing, Harmony Housing Affordable Development, and the Udonis Haslem Foundation.