Housing Stabilization
WHAT IS HOUSING STABILIZATION?
Here at Milan Home Health Care we are passionate about helping people live their greatest lives. Our Housing Stabilization Services support people to maintain their independence within the community.
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)