Housing Services

• Assist the consumer in finding possible housing leads.
• Assist the consumer in completing paperwork or applications if needed due to the consumer’s disability.
• Advocate on behalf of the consumer in an effort to resolve landlord/tenant issues. Assist the consumer in understanding their rights/responsibilities as a tenant.
• Assist a consumer in finding possible housing options when being discharged from a hospital.
• Assist consumers in finding possible housing options and supports when an individual wishes to move from a nursing home back to the community.
• Work with a consumer to help prevent the possibility of a nursing home placement.
• Assist a consumer in finding possible funding for durable medical or other equipment which would help them to remain independent in their chosen housing environment.
• Assisting the consumer in finding vendors who can do home modifications.
• Answer questions about the ADA, Fair Housing, Service Animals, Therapy Animals and Companion Animals.
• Referrals are made to various agencies.

Please Note:

We are not an emergency services organization. We do not have housing of our own nor do we have funds for rent, security deposits or other emergency situations. We are not a legal agency and cannot give legal advice.

BENEFITS SERVICES

ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING FOR ANY FEDERAL OR STATE BENEFIT PROGRAM SUCH AS:

• Social Security (SSI)
• Social Security Disability Income (SSDI)
• Medicare and Medicaid, Low Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
• Food stamps, Section 8 housing vouchers, Aid to the Needy Disabled (AND)

Apply for Assistance
Contact A Disability Case Manager at 970-241-0315