Bartlett house
Welcome to the Bartlett House website!
MISSION STATEMENT
Bartlett House addresses homeless issues by providing for emergency food, shelter and medical referrals first, then one-to-one comprehensive case management to break the cycle of homelessness. We are committed to providing shelter that meets a persons basic needs in an atmosphere where people are treated with dignity and respect.
FUNDING AND SUPPORT
This agency is funded in part under an Agreement with the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Children and Families, Office of Social Services. Additional funding is provided by United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties, private contributions, FEMA, West Virginia Emergency Shelter Grants Program, Monongalia County Commission and private foundations.
Oct 20 A Truly Selfless Act
Today, a young girl came to the Bartlett House with a donation of two baby cribs. This teen took her birthday money and purchased two baby beds to donate to the Bartlett House. This was a truly selfless act. Selfless is defined by Merriam-Webster as “having no concern for self”, or “unselfish”. Looking up “unselfish”, it says “not selfish”, or “generous”. A common theme in every selfless act is simple: from the perspective of the actor, it was necessary. In today’s world, where heroes are few and far between, recognize selfless acts. The Bartlett House would like to take a moment to thank Jacklyn for her generous donation!
About Us
Bartlett House, Inc. was founded in 1985 as a nonprofit organization to meet the needs of the homeless population in Monongalia County, West Virginia and surrounding areas. Since 1990, Bartlett House has been housed at 1110 University Avenue in Morgantown, WV - open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The shelter can house up to 34 men, women and children.
In West Virginia the problem of homelessness has become more obvious in recent years. There is no easy way to prdict who will be next. Experience has shown us that there are two basic types of homelessness: Crisis Poverty and Chronic Homelessness. Many factors may have contributed not only to making these persons homeless. Major personal crisis, unemployment, lack of affordable housing - but also to creating barriers to alleviating the situation. Mental illness, substance abuse, chronic disability. Regardless of the reason, the key is to provide quick and appropriate intervention that deals with both a person's basic emergency needs, as well as long-term isses - to start them on their journey to self-sufficiency and independence!
