Housing and Recovery Peer Services

Who Qualifies:

Individuals who are experiencing a serious mental illness, substance use disorder or
co-occurring disorder; AND

Who are released or at risk of entering: 

• Psychiatric inpatient settings;

• Substance use treatment inpatient settings; and

• Who are unhoused or at risk of being unhoused due to inpatient stay.
   

Individuals must be able to financially sustain their housing long-term—beyond the initial bridge subsidy period.
 

Who fits the above criteria that is Not Eligible:

• Individuals who are eligible through Medicaid for Foundational Community Supports Supportive Housing Services.

• Individuals who have previously received HARPS Housing Subsidy or similar funds.

• Individuals receiving any other housing funds or state funds.

• Individuals entering or in a housing program.
   

The Types of Supportive Services

• Housing search; Landlord negotiations; Furnishing and obtaining necessities; Creating an individualized, strengths-based action plan; Maintaining housing.

• Referrals to supportive employment services; Mentoring and encouraging on and off the job site; Support in obtaining necessary clothing and hygiene supplies; Assistance with navigating public transportation.

• Side-by-side encouragement in developing natural supports; Promoting self-advocacy; Encouraging and supporting individual and group activities.
   

 

All referrals and releases are required and must be sent by encrypted email to be reviewed.