Housing Stabilization Services (HSS)

Housing Stabilization Services launched July 20, 2020, in Minnesota. 

 

Housing Stabilization Services are for people with disabilities, including mental illness and substance abuse disorder, who are:

• Homeless or at risk of becoming homeless

• Living in institutions or other segregated settings, or are at risk of living in those settings.

 

The purpose of these services 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 Consultation

Housing Consultation is a service to develop a person-centered plan for individuals without Medical Assistance (MA) case management services. These services may include:

 

• Developing a housing focused person-centered plan based on the person’s needs, wants, and goals for housing

• Help an individual 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 

 

If you are not currently working with a Housing Consultant, we can help find a consultant for you!

 

Housing Transition

Housing Transition is a service that supports an individual finding housing and moving into housing.

 

We help with:

• Housing research, options, and application process

• Develop a budget

• Help find funding for deposits and moving expenses

• Helping the individual organize their move

• Understanding a lease

Housing Sustaining

Housing Sustaining is a service that helps individuals maintain housing.

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We help with:

• Education and training to help develop a positive relationship with landlords, property managers, and neighbors

• Transportation 

• Assist with various housing benefits

• Problem-solving to maintain housing stability

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For more information regarding Housing Stabilization Services, please visit Housing Stabilization Services / Minnesota Department of Human Services (mn.gov).