Housing Stabilization
WHAT IS HOUSING STABILIZATION?
Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) is a new Home and Community based Services (HCBS) that supports people with disabilities in finding a stable home. The Housing Stabilization consists of three services: Housing Consultation, Housing Transitioning, and Housing Sustaining.
THE PURPOSE OF THESE SERVICES IS TO:
- Support an individual’s transition into housing
- Increase long-term stability in housing in the community
- Avoid future periods of homelessness or institutionalization
HOUSING CONSULTATION:
- Housing Consultation assist a person in developing a housing focused person-centered plan
- Assist the person to access needed state plan services that support housing stability and provide referrals or information about other services.
- This service is available to people on Medical Assistance who do not have a waiver case manager or mental health targeted case manager involved to complete an assessment and a person-centered plan.
HOUSING TRANSITIONING:
- Developing a housing transitioning plan
- Identifying and assisting in resolving barriers to assessing housing
- Searching for stable home for the individual
- Supporting the individual in applying for benefits to afford their housing
- Contacting housing options for availability and information
- Help with tenant screening and housing assessment
HOUSING SUSTAINING:
- Early intervention and spotting behaviors that will make a client lose a home
- Training in being a good tenant, lease compliance, and management
- Supporting the person to understand and maintaing housing
To Qualify for Housing Stabilization Services, you must meet this following criteria:
- 18 years of age and receiving Medical Assistance(MA)
- Having a disability or a disabling condition
- Experiencing housing instability
Documents Need for Eligibility Request Form:
Proof of Disability
- Professional Statement of Need, OR
- Medical Opinion Form, OR
- Proof of Recipient of SSI or SSDI, OR
- 65 Years Or Older
Assessment Type
- Professional Statement of Need, OR
- MNChoices Assessment, OR
- Coordinated Entry, OR
- Long Term Care Consultation
Person Centered Plan Type
- Housing Focused Person Centered Plan, OR
- Coordinated Services and Supports Plan (CSSP)