Permanent, supportive housing is a proven solution to homelessness for the most vulnerable in our community and addresses the needs of the chronically unhoused living with Serious Mental Illness (SMI). We meet each resident where they are by providing services designed for community integration and build independent living and tenancy skills. We also connect members with community-based healthcare, treatment, education, and employment. Permanent supportive housing is a cost-effective solution, shown to lower public costs associated with the use of crisis services such as shelters, hospitals, jails, and prisons.

Since 1998, the AIM Center has been dedicated to offering our residents safe, affordable, and equal housing opportunity throughout the Chattanooga region. The AIM Center believes housing is a basic human right and follows Housing First principles, providing immediate access to supportive housing and person-centered support for people experiencing homelessness and struggling with mental illness.

The goals of the AIM Center’s Supported Housing Program are to provide our residents what they need to be good neighbors, quality tenants, and contributing members of the community in which they live. We are also passionate about removing the stigma surrounding people living with SMI. We offer our residents supports such as financial literacy classes, fitness (hiking, Zumba, yoga), socialization and engagement opportunities, and transportation to Clubhouse (and in some cases medical/health appointments). We also partner with many local organizations to provide additional service opportunities and supports.