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 maintain 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)