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Smokefree Multi-Unit Housing

Smokefree Multi-Unit Housing. North Dakota Training January 23, 2014. Liz Williams, Project Manager American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation 510-841-3032 liz.williams@no-smoke.org www.no-smoke.org/homes.html. Key Types of Affordable Multi-Unit Housing. Publically -Owned Properties.

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Smokefree Multi-Unit Housing

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  1. Smokefree Multi-Unit Housing North Dakota Training January 23, 2014 Liz Williams, Project Manager American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation 510-841-3032 liz.williams@no-smoke.org www.no-smoke.org/homes.html

  2. Key Types of Affordable Multi-Unit Housing

  3. Publically-Owned Properties Public Housing Authorities: • City or county agency owns and manages properties • Receive federal fundingthrough HUD • Lease rules adopted via annual Admissions & Continued Occupancy Policy • Often buildings for seniorand disabled residents Seattle Housing Authority’s 7,300 units are smokefree as of February 2012

  4. Privately-Owned Properties For-Profit Ownership: • Buildings owned by private individuals or companies • Rental assistance funded by HUD’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program • Public Housing Authority administers vouchers • Tenant-based vouchers • Project-based vouchers Live Smoke Free MN banner advertises smokefree building

  5. Privately-Owned Properties Non-Profit Ownership: • Buildings owned by community-based non-profits: • Religious organization, CommunityDevelopment Corporation, etc. • Receive funding via HUD and/or additional local/state funding • May focus on disabled, elderly, substance abuse, or other special populations Macedonia Community Development Corporation’s smokefree building in NYC

  6. Tribal Housing • Tribes can receive funding from HUD to provide housing assistance • Funding administered by a Tribally Designated Entity, often Tribal Housing Authority • Program structures and services vary by Tribally Designated Entity Tlingit-Haida Regional Housing Authority’sbuildings are 100% smokefree as of August 2010

  7. Rural Development Housing • USDA’s Rural Development funds affordable Multi-Family Rental Housing Program • Similar structure to HUD’s Project-Based Housing Choice Vouchers • Unlike HUD, has not come out in support ofsmokefree buildings

  8. Exercise & Discussion

  9. Exercise: Implementation Challenge • Ruth is a 78 year old woman with limited mobility. • Lives in senior affordable building that’s going smokefree. • She smokes & is opposed to the new policy because it will be challenging to go outside to smoke. • Expressed frustration with prior failed attempts to quit. • Has not made quit attempt in 2 years since husband died. What are ideas for working with Ruth & the building manager to support Ruth while helping the building transition to be smokefree?

  10. Exercise: Implementation Challenge Ideas for working with Ruth & building management: • Find outdoor smoking location that is accessible to her. • Explore mobility assistance to make going outside easier. • Make renewed offer of cessation services. • Ask if she’s interested in additional supportive services, like grief counseling. • Phase-in period for policy to allow residents to adjust. • What are your additional ideas?

  11. Discussion: Engaging Smokefree Housing Providers • Have you found smokefree housing providers in your communities? • Are they willing to serve as peer leaders or spokespeople? • How did you connect with them? • In what ways have you involved them? • What are ideas for engaging smokefree providers & using their expertise?

  12. Contact Liz Williams Project Manager American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation 510-841-3032liz.williams@no-smoke.org www.no-smoke.org/homes.html

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