Services
Housing Stabilization Services
Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) is a new benefit for individuals on Medical Assistance to help find and maintain housing.
Housing Stabilization Services has two parts:
Housing Transition
assists people in preparing for, finding, and moving into their own houses in the community by:
- Making a house plan that is unique to you
- Identifying and aiding in the removal of barriers to housing access
- Assisting the individual in seeking for benefits to help them pay for their accommodation.
- Getting in touch with potential housing choices to inquire about availability and information
- Assisting the individual with tenant screening and housing evaluation
- Assisting in the understanding and negotiation of a lease
- locating resources to help pay for relocation costs
- Ensuring that the new living situation is secure and ready.
Housing sustaining
Supports a person’s ability to remain in their own community home by:
- Early detection and prevention of behaviors that could risk continued housing
- Assistance with the re-certification of housing
- Tenant training, lease compliance, and home management are all available.
- Supporting the individual in understanding and maintaining their income and benefits in order to keep their housing.
- Supporting the community’s development of natural housing supports and resources
- Room and board are not covered by housing sustaining services.
Eligibility Criteria
To access our Housing Stabilization Services, individuals must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Be on Medical Assistance (MA)
- Be 18 years or older
- Have a disability or disabling condition
- Require assistance in at least one of the following areas due to a disability:
- Communication
- Mobility
- Decision making
- Managing challenging behaviors
Please reach us at 763-336-9999 for help. We will be happy to walk you through the process.