Brandy Moore House is a supportive housing program operated by Rafiki Coalition that provides transitional housing, case management, and wellness services for very low-income African Americans living with HIV/AIDS who are sober and experiencing homelessness.
Through housing stability and individualized support, the program helps residents work toward permanent housing, improved health, and long-term independence.
Detailed Step-by-Step Instructions
Need more information? Here’s a complete guide to our process.
Complete the Application
Individuals interested in the program must complete the Brandy Moore House application (Click to download).
Applications can be submitted directly to the program staff by email to bmhstaff@rafikicoalition.org. If you need assistance completing the application, our team can help guide you through the process.
In addition to the application, applicants should include copies of CA identification, social security card, TB results, HIV letter of diagnosis, proof of income, etc. to complete the application process.
Submit Eligibility Documents
To determine eligibility, applicants will be asked to provide documentation.
Required documents may include:
- HIV/AIDS diagnosis verification letter
- TB test or chest X-ray results
- California ID, driver’s license, or passport
- Social Security card
- Proof of income (SSI, GA, employment, or unemployment benefits)
- Two letters of recommendation from a case manager, therapist, or social worker
These documents help our team confirm eligibility and ensure the program can provide appropriate support.
Meet With the Housing Team
After reviewing the application, staff will contact eligible applicants.
During this step, the team will:
- Discuss program expectations
- Review housing guidelines
- Explain available support services
- Determine placement availability
Brandy Moore House has 11 beds total, including single and shared rooms, and placement is based on availability and program fit.
Important Notes
- BMH is a sober living, transitional housing program (not permanent housing) for HIV+, low-income, marginally housed/homeless adults in the San Francisco county.
- BMH provides on-site case management services along with lodging services, with the goal of identifying permanent housing while working on impacting the barriers to do so; debt, credit, expungement, increased mental/medical health care, etc.
- Individuals pay 30% of their income towards lodging fees. BMH is a program funded by DPH and Mayor Office of Housing and Community Development and is not a rental unit, board care, or Residential Care Facility.
- BMH has a total of 11 beds with 9-single rooms and 1-double room and the wait list fluctuates depending on the number of folks who have submitted their application with the hopes of gaining admittance into the House.
- Individuals are allowed to stay longer than the 6-months if they are compliant with our program guidelines and adhering to the protocols and structure.
- Program participation requires maintaining a drug- and alcohol-free environment.
Supportive Services at Brandy Moore House
Transitional Housing
Brandy Moore House provides sober, communal housing for residents participating in the program.
Residents typically stay six months at a time, with the possibility of extension depending on program participation and progress.
Case Management
On-site case managers work with residents one-on-one to help remove barriers to long-term stability, including:
- Housing navigation and placement support
- Income and employment resources
- Debt reduction and credit improvement
- Health care and mental health support
- Record expungement assistance
Wellness Services
Residents can also participate in wellness programming such as fitness and health activities at the Adrian Tyler Fitness Center, supporting overall health and wellbeing.
Program Requirements
- Attend weekly case management sessions with BMH case manager
- Perform a minimum of 20 hours of Treatment plan (medical, meetings, volunteer, work, etc.),
- Attend two mandatory groups (house meeting and our Wednesday support group),
- Perform a daily chore,
- There is a curfew which gets extended till after 30-days of performance compliance, and again after 60 days.
- Clients are to submit housing applications/searches with the goal of securing permanent housing.