Who We Are
We are family & community members dedicated to addressing challenges related to the housing crisis for individuals experiencing mental health conditions. ASH’s Iris Place™ model focuses on community and friendships. Finding friends and securing housing can be challenging for individuals serious mental health conditions. Isolation, loneliness, and feelings of disconnect from the community are common. Safe, supportive housing is often difficult to find. The need for supportive housing for people with mental health conditions is widespread, and the global pandemic worsened an already critical systemic issue.
Our Mission
Alliance for Supportive Housing, Inc. (ASH) builds independent living communities for adults with serious mental illness.
Our Vision
We work to create a better everyday life for people living with serious mental illness.
Our Partners
Our partners help us spread the word that mental illness has many faces. Faces that show kindness, appreciation, talent, humor, and goodness.We’ve partnered with the Emeritus Professor program, at Dallas College Richland Campus. Emeritus professors volunteer to provide education & socialization activities in the original Iris Place™ (Iris Place I™) community room.
One of our founder’s words best describe our program:
“Stress and competitiveness are discouraged. Conformity is not stressed, except where it benefits the quality of community living.”
Our Programs
Our programs at ASH encompass a range of offerings tailored to promote holistic well-being:
Educational Workshops:
Engaging sessions covering topics like life skills, financial literacy, and various education topics.
Socialization Events:
Opportunities for residents to connect, build relationships, and foster a sense of community
through group activities, outings, and social gatherings.
Health and Wellness Initiatives:
Promoting healthy living through exercise classes, workshops, and access to
healthcare resources.
Recreational Activities:
Providing enjoyable experiences and outlets for creativity, relaxation, and leisure, including arts
and crafts, movie nights, and game tournaments.
Service Areas & More Info
Alliance for Supportive Housing serves the Dallas metroplex area, with a primary focus on North Dallas for its current project initiatives. What distinguishes the Iris Place™ model is its meticulous attention to detail and comprehensive approach to supportive housing. Residents in out communities benefit from a wide range of services, including continuing education opportunities and socialization classes designed to foster personal growth and well-bring. Each program and activity is carefully curated to provide residents with a supportive and nurturing environment conducive to their overall health and happiness.
Please call for a tour of the original Iris Place™ & the land where we’re building Iris Place™ II.
Testimonials
Donate
We are looking for those who would stand with us and help us in the creation of Iris Place™ II.
Your donations will help make this vision a reality. Thank you so much for your consideration and support!
If you would prefer to mail a check please use the address below. Thank you!
Alliance for Supportive Housing
10455 N. Central Expressway
Suite 109-B #425
Dallas, Texas 75231
Contact Us
For more information about ASH, or whether our housing model might be a good fit for you or your loved one, please contact
Robin Page, Board President
