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Housing Stability Solutions for All
At Secure Housing Assistance, we are proud to offer expert housing stabilization services to individuals in the Twin Cities and South Metro areas. Our goal is to ensure safe and stable housing for all, empowering individuals to thrive in their community.
Who We Are
Secure Housing Assistance provides personalized assistance to those experiencing housing instability. Our mission is to empower clients toward long-term stability and self-sufficiency through our comprehensive support services and advocacy.
Locations we serve
Secure Housing Assistance is proud to offer Minnesota Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) in the following areas:
Twin Cities
St. Cloud
Duluth
Rochester
We are committed to providing personalized assistance to individuals in these regions who may be experiencing housing instability. Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you.
Our Housing Support Services
At Secure Housing Assistance, we offer two types of housing support services to help individuals transition to and sustain stable housing. Our team is committed to providing personalized assistance every step of the way.
Housing Transition
This service is designed to help individuals find suitable housing options that meet their unique needs. Our team works closely with clients to identify available resources and support them in navigating the housing search process.
Housing Sustaining
Once individuals have secured housing, our team provides ongoing support to help them maintain stability. This may include assistance with budgeting, accessing community resources, and addressing any challenges that may arise.
How We Help
Secure Housing Assistance is an enrolled provider of Minnesota’s Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) and specializes in assisting individuals with unique housing needs such as:
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Seniors
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People with disabilities
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People with mental illness
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People who are homeless
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People with substance abuse disorders
If you or someone you know may benefit from Housing Stabilization Services, please do not hesitate to contact Secure Housing Assistance to discuss how we can help you.
How We Support
Our Housing Consultant Specialists will work with you to create a personalized housing plan. With our support, you can find and maintain stable housing. Contact us to learn more.
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Assisting you in completing forms required for Housing Stabilization Services eligibility.
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Searching for affordable and suitable apartments for you.
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Explaining and negotiating lease agreements.
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Arranging tours of prospective relocation sites.
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Helping with the housing application process, even if you have poor rental history.
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Assisting in contacting entities for movers, household items, furniture, and more.
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Coordinating transportation on your moving day.
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Providing budgeting assistance to help you manage your finances effectively.
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Arranging for adaptive house-related accommodations, as needed.
Our Housing Consultant Specialists will work with you to create a personalized housing plan. With our support, you can find and keep stable housing. Contact us to learn more.
Are You Eligible?
To qualify for our housing stabilization services, you must meet the following needs-based criteria:
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Be 18 years or older and enrolled in Medical Assistance (MA).
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Have a documented disability or disabling condition.
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Have experienced housing instability.
Our team will work with you to secure and maintain housing while offering the support you need on your journey toward stability.
FAQ
A member is eligible for housing stabilization services if they meet all of the following needs-based criteria:
Be on Medical Assistance (MA)
Be 18 years old or older
Have a documented disability
- A person who is aged, blind or has a disability as described under Title II of the Social Security Act.
- A person with an injury or illness that is expected to cause extended or long-term incapacitation.
- A person with a developmental disability (or related condition) or mental illness.
- A person with a mental health condition, substance use disorder or physical injury that required a residential level of care and who is now in the process of transitioning to the community.
- A person who is determined to have a learning disability according to policy adopted by Department of Human Services (DHS); or
- A person with a substance use disorder and is enrolled in a treatment program or is on a waiting list for a treatment program.
Be assessed to require assistance with at least one of the following areas resulting from the presence of a disability or a long-term or indefinite condition:
- Communication
- Mobility
- Decision-making; or
- Managing challenging behaviors
Be experiencing housing instability, evidenced by one of the following risk factors:
Homeless. An individual or family is considered homeless when they lack a fixed, adequate nighttime residence; or
Currently transitioning, or has recently transitioned, from an institution or licensed or registered setting (registered housing with services facility, board and lodge, boarding care, adult foster care or community residential setting, hospital, Intermediate Care Facility for persons with Developmental Disabilities (ICF/DD), intensive residential treatment services, the Minnesota Security Hospital, nursing facility, regional treatment center); or
At risk of homelessness. An individual or family is at risk of homelessness when
a) the individual or family is faced with a situation or set of circumstances likely to cause the household to become homeless, including but not limited to: doubled-up living arrangements where the individual’s name is not on a lease, living in a condemned building without a place to move, having arrears in rent or utility payments, receiving an eviction notice without a place to move or living in temporary or transitional housing that carries time limits; or
b) the person, previously homeless, will be discharged from a correctional, medical, mental health or substance use disorder treatment center and lacks sufficient resources to pay for housing, and does not have a permanent place to live; would be at risk of homelessness if housing services were removed.
At risk of institutionalization – meets an instutional level of care/eligible for the following waivers:
Brain Injury (BI)
Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI)
Community Alternative Care (CAC)
Developmental Disability (DD)
Elderly Waiver (EW)
Housing Stabilization Services are available in the following areas of Minnesota:
- Twin Cities, Minnesota
- St. Cloud, Minnesota
- Duluth, Minnesota
Rochester, Minnesota
Within Housing Stabilisation Services, the three key services are:
Housing Consultation: Develops a person-centered plan for individuals without MA case management services.
Housing Transition: Supports individuals in finding housing.
Housing Sustaining: Assists individuals in maintaining their housing.
Get in Touch With Us Today!
At Secure Housing Assistance, we are here to answer your questions, provide assistance, and guide you towards a brighter future. Reach out to us through the options below, and let’s take the first step together.
