Gatekeeper Program

Housing Counseling Services, Inc. administers the Gatekeeper Program (funded by the D.C. Department of Health HIV/AIDS Administration), which is the centralized source for housing services and housing information for individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the District of Columbia. There are three primary areas of services offered by the Gatekeeper Program.

• Short Term Financial Assistance (STA) Program 

• Subsidized Housing Programs

• Housing Information and Referral Services (HIRS)

The STA Program provides financial assistance, for eligible households, toward rent, mortgage, and utility payments.   The financial assistance is available to assist households that are experiencing a financial hardship as a result of a decline/loss of   income or increase in expenses related to a household members HIV/AIDS health status.  The STA program can provide  financial assistance to eligible households for a maximum of 21 week out of a 52 week period.  To apply for the STA program, the person(s) living with HIV/AIDS may have their case manager or social worker submit the Gatekeeper Short Term  Assistance Program Application to the Gatekeeper Program or contact the Gatekeeper Program office at (202) 667-2681 to schedule an appointment with a Gatekeeper case manager

The Gatekeeper Program is the central intake for subsidized housing programs for persons (and their households) living with HIV/AIDS funded by the D.C. Department of Health HIV/AIDS Administration.  Persons living with HIV/AIDS who are in need of stable housing can apply for housing by completing and submitting a Gatekeeper Program Housing Application.  The application and supporting documentation can be submitted by one’s community case manager or social worker or it can be completed by contacting the Gatekeeper Program office at (202) 667-2681 to schedule an appointment with a Gatekeeper Program case manager.  Upon determining an applicant’s eligibility for housing, the applicant will meet with a Gatekeeper  Program social worker to assess and identify the most appropriate housing option for the applicant.

The Gatekeeper Program maintains an extensive database of support services available to persons living with HIV/AIDS in the District of Columbia.  Individuals and families can access direct referrals for services ranging from emergency housing and food assistance to job training and case management services by contacting the Gatekeeper Program at (202) 667-2681.

•  Diagnosis of HIV+ or AIDS (confirmed by test results or signed statement of physician or medical provider)

•  Domiciled in the District of Columbia for 45 days

•  Income does not exceed 50% of median income for the District of Columbia

Housing Counseling Services
2410 17^th Street, NW, Suite 100
Washington, DC  20009
Phone: (202) 667-7006
info@housingetc.org