Neighbors of Watertown was one of 88 supportive housing organizations across the state to receive a share of $19 million from the state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA).

The local housing group will receive $115,200.

The funding, according to state officials, will be used to support activities designed to promote greater independence, employ-ability, and improved mental and physical health.

The money, according to said OTDA Executive Deputy Commissioner Elizabeth Berlin, "will assist in the provision of supportive services designed to meet the unique needs of formerly homeless individuals and families coping with mental illness, trauma/abuse, addiction and chronic illness including HIV/AIDS."

Supportive housing programs like Neighbors of Watertown are designed to help people overcome problems that lead to homelessness so they can move on to economic security and independence.

See the news release