Business Details
4 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Counseling & Housing Solutions
Focus Counseling was founded on the principle that investing in the well-being of our providers enables the highest quality of care for our clients. Our mission is to empower, support, and inspire hope along one's path to recovery and wellness. We partner with the City of Madison to assist individuals experiencing homelessness and provide long-term care services through programs like IRIS and Family Care. Our team of dedicated professionals brings extensive experience in recovery, housing, and supportive services, addressing barriers such as criminal records, homelessness, and substance use disorder. We specialize in personalized housing plans, case management, rapid rehousing, and eviction prevention, working closely with local Continuums of Care to ensure housing stability.Our services include housing consultation, finding and sustaining housing, legal resource navigation, and supportive care for Wisconsin's elders and adults with disabilities. We prioritize client-centered approaches, recognizing the deep connection between housing and health. With offices in Madison, Wisconsin, we serve vulnerable populations through Medicaid-eligible programs and community partnerships. Our leadership team combines decades of local expertise in mental health, transitional housing, and housing counseling. We are committed to walking alongside community members through every step of their recovery journey.
Services
Housing Consultation
Finding Housing
Sustaining Housing
Housing Assistance
Case Management
Rapid Rehousing
Legal Resource Navigation
Eviction Prevention
Long-Term Care
Supportive Housing
Details
- Year established: 2022
Highlights and features
- Experienced team in recovery and housing support
- Personalized housing plans for individual needs
- Partnerships with local homelessness prevention programs
- Comprehensive case management services
- Specialized support for Medicaid-eligible clients
Services
Housing Consultation
We develop personalized housing plans addressing individual needs and barriers. Our specialists help clients navigate housing applications and move-in processes. Services include identifying suitable housing options and creating stability strategies for long-term success.
Case Management
Our team provides comprehensive case management for permanent supportive housing. Services include rapid rehousing supports, landlord mediation, and legal resource navigation. We help clients maintain housing stability through conflict resolution and independent living skill development.
Eviction Prevention
We offer eviction diversion programs and legal assistance to at-risk tenants. Our specialists connect clients with financial resources and mediation services. The program focuses on maintaining housing stability through conflict resolution and lease compliance education.
Long-Term Care
Specialized care services for Wisconsin elders and adults with disabilities through the IRIS program. Our team provides home and community-based support services. Eligible Medicaid recipients receive personalized care plans and daily living assistance.
Rapid Rehousing
Time-sensitive housing solutions for individuals experiencing homelessness. Services include temporary shelter placement, housing search assistance, and move-in cost support. Program participants receive case management to address underlying causes of homelessness.
People
Cal Brace
Chief Executive Officer
Madison native with over a decade of experience in recovery and housing. Former substance abuse counselor specializing in transitional housing and criminal record barriers. Leads organizational strategy for community-based mental health and housing programs.
Nick Pazour
Care Manager
Coordinates care services for clients with complex housing needs. Specializes in connecting clients with community resources and support networks. Provides ongoing case management for long-term housing stability.
Megan Wilson
Direct Services Specialist
Delivers direct client services including housing assessments and support planning. Works closely with vulnerable populations to address mental health and housing challenges. Facilitates access to community-based support programs.
Michael Ryson-Vasquez
Housing Support Specialist
Assists clients with housing applications and landlord negotiations. Specializes in helping individuals with criminal records or substance use disorders. Provides ongoing support for housing maintenance and stability.
Kinthy Morris
Housing Support Specialist
Connects clients with essential housing resources and support services. Focuses on helping individuals transition from temporary shelters to permanent housing. Provides guidance on lease agreements and tenant responsibilities.
Questions
What housing services does Focus Counseling offer?
We provide housing consultation, finding housing assistance, sustaining housing support, and housing assistance for move-in costs. Our services include case management and eviction prevention programs.
Do you serve individuals with disabilities?
Yes, we provide long-term care services through Wisconsin's IRIS program for adults with disabilities. Our team offers home and community-based support services for Medicaid-eligible clients.
How can I apply for housing assistance?
Complete our online self-referral form or contact our office directly. Our housing specialists will assess your needs and connect you with appropriate programs and resources.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Madison, Wisconsin and surrounding areas. Our programs focus on supporting individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability in Dane County.
Are your services free?
Many of our services are Medicaid-eligible or funded through community partnerships. We work with clients to determine eligibility for financial assistance programs and community resources.
How do you help prevent evictions?
We offer eviction diversion programs, legal resource navigation, and financial assistance for at-risk tenants. Our specialists mediate landlord-tenant conflicts and provide lease compliance education to maintain housing stability.
