Housing Stabilization Services
Housing Stabilization Services is a new Minnesota Medical Assistance benefit to help those 18 and older with disabilities including experiencing homelessness, mental illness, substance use disorder, and seniors find and keep housing.
People with disabilities often need
support to live successfully in the community. However, that support is often
unavailable. Affordable housing is not always enough; challenges such as mental
illness and developmental disabilities can make it difficult for someone to
find housing, budget, interact with landlords and neighbors, and understand the
rules of a lease. With the right supports, provided by a professional with
knowledge and experience in housing, more people can be successful.
The purpose of Housing Stabilization is to:
- Support an individual's transition into housing,
- Increase long-term stability in housing in the community, and
- Avoid future periods of homelessness or institutionalization.
Housing
Stabilization consists of two phases: Transition and Sustain. Transition is meant to provide services to
find and secure housing, and Sustain is designed to help individuals keep their
housing once it has been secured.
Sustain can be accessed without ever having transition.
Transition
- Evaluate housing wants and needs
- Find the available options
- Navigate the application process
- Facilitate the move
- 150 hours allotted per year for service
- Weekly in person check in with clients
Sustain
- Support individuals after moving into independent housing to ensure continued stability
- Assist building connections within the community such as pharmacies, day programs, job centers, etc.
- 150 hours allotted per year for service
- Monthly in person check in with client
- Referral form: from Mentoring Professionals( this can be emailed to you, and will soon be found on our website)
- Proof of Medical Assistance: PMI or copy of MA card
- Assessment: MNChoice assessment, PSN, Coordinated Entry receipt number
- Proof of disability: PSN, medical opinion form, or proof of SSI/SSDI
- Person Centered Plan: CSSP, CCP (seniors), or Housing-Focused Person-Centered Plan

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