HOUSE STABILIZATION SERVICES(HSS)
GOAL OF HSS 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
We offer Housing Consultation, Housing Transition and Housing Sustaining.
Housing Consultation Services helps a person who does not have Medical Assistance (MA) case management develop a person-centered plan that addresses their needs, wants, and goals for living in the community and may include:
* Developing a housing focused person-centered plan based on the person’s needs, wants, and goals for housing
* Helping a person make an informed choice in their housing transition or sustaining services provider
* Offering resources related to non-housing goals
* Coordinating with other service providers already working with the person
Housing Transition Services helps a person plan for, find, and move into housing and may include:
* Helping the person think about preferred housing
* Helping with the housing search and application process
* Developing a budget
* Understanding a lease
Housing Sustaining Services helps a person keep their housing after they have moved in and may include:
* Education on tenant-landlord rights and responsibilities
* Coaching to develop relationships with property managers and neighbors
* Training on how to be a good tenant; lease compliance
* Problem-solving to maintain housing stability
To qualify for HSS, you must meet the following criteria:
- 18 years of age and receiving Medical Assistance
- Have a disability or a disabling condition
- Be experiencing housing instability
- Have a need for services due to limitations caused by individual disability
Note: Admission into Placement Partners HSS program is subject to State of MN Department of Human Services (DHS) Eligibility Verification Review.
DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR DHS ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION REVIEW:
- Professional statement of need, OR
- Medical opinion form, OR
- Proof of recipient of SSI or SSDI
AND
- MN Choices Assessment, OR
- Long term Care Coordination Plan, OR
- Coordinated Entry Assessment