Admission criteria
The criteria apply to both types of Foundation Houses: Order of Saint Lazarus for men in homeless crisis and Saint Rita's Floral Corner — A women's shelter.
Who are the Foundation Houses for?
St. Lazarus' Houses
Four Houses in Poznan and Lubon — In total, 40 places for men in crisis of homelessness, who have completed basic therapy and are ready to work and live in sobriety. See more →
Saint Rita's Flower Nook
Home for Women in Homelessness Crisis 11 places for younger workers and women of retirement age. Manager: Dawid Turowski. See more →
Admission Criteria and Stay Policies
The basic conditions are the same for both Houses. Specific situations (e.g., women of retirement age, electronic monitoring) are discussed below.
Before check-in
- Meeting with a Foundation employee (consultations can be via phone if the candidate is on OLU)
- Completion of treatment in the detoxification ward (if necessary)
- Completion of basic inpatient addiction treatment - 8 weeks (if necessary)
After checking in
- Maintaining abstinence
- Signing of the accommodation agreement
- Signing and adhering to the terms and conditions
- Taking up gainful employment confirmed by a contract
- Undertaking therapy, in-depth (if necessary)
- Paying off financial debts
- Participation in selected volunteer work
- Personal development
- Reconnecting with family (if possible)
Women of retirement age
At Saint Rita's Flowery Nook, in addition to young women experiencing homelessness, we also welcome Women of retirement age — those who, due to low or no benefits, do not have their own housing and need a safe, dignified home for the autumn of their lives.
Electronic monitoring (SDE)
We of all Foundation Houses — both in the Domach Świętego Łazarza and Kwiatowym Zakątku Świętej Rity — there is the possibility of serving sentences under Electronic Surveillance System. Individuals who have received court approval for SDE may reside in the House under standard rules, provided they comply with the Foundation's regulations and the supervision conditions.
👤 Individual approach
Every candidate's situation is different. We reserve the right to take an individual approach that will allow for appropriate assistance after a thorough analysis of their life situation. If your situation does not fit standard criteria — Call or text. Let's talk.
Do you want to sign up? Contact the Manager
House managers schedule meetings by phone. In the Contact tab, you will find the numbers for Izabela (St. Lazarus Houses 1 and 2, Poznań), Michał (Houses 3 and 4, Luboń), and Dawid (Kwiatowy Zakątek Świętej Rity).
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