City piece on housing alternatives for people who are homeless and mentally il

City piece on housing alternatives for people who are homeless and mentally ill. Three women this month moved into a four-bedroom supported-living apartment on Ellsworth Street in Portland. The apartment, called Ellsworth Place, is a six-month pilot program, and if successful will be the permanent home of the women. Ellsworth Place is a joint program of Shalom House and Holy Innocents, with funding from the state. Ellsworth Place is not considered a group home, and does not need special zoning or neighborhood approval. Details