The Night Shelter Case Management Program is a newly created program aimed at addressing, while still remaining sensitive to, substance abuse, mental illness and dually diagnosed clients. Because the Resident Shelter Program is a drug and alcohol free program which requires the desire and ability to adhere to a “Service Plan”, clients experiencing substance abuse and/or mental health issues many times have difficulty adhering to the program guidelines required to remain in the program. To address this need, we have created a “stepping-stone” program which will require clients to participate in comprehensive case management to develop a Service Plan which will address yet still be sensitive to substance abuse issues, mental health issues and/or any other pertinent issue creating obstacles in obtaining permanent housing. Unlike the Resident Shelter program, clients who come in “under the influence” of a substance will not be sanctioned from the facility. However, these issues must be included in their Service Plan. This program will offer meals, beds, linens, toiletries and access to the facility from 5pm-8am for a period of six months. At the end of the six-months, clients participating in this program must either transition to the Resident Shelter Program, enter a Treatment Facility (if more comprehensive care is needed), move out into permanent housing or only have access to our Emergency Shelter Program.