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October 31, 2009: Fall 2009 issue of "Housing News" Published

Popular Links Within the DMH Housing Web Site

DMH Application for Shelter Plus Care

Statewide Oxford House Directory

DMH Housing Manual

Foreclosure Prevention Resources

Training Materials for Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspections

DMH HOUSING MISSION

The mission of the Department of Mental Health's Housing Unit is to assist Missourians challenged by mental illnesses, substance abuse/addictions and developmental disabilities in obtaining and maintaining safe, decent and affordable housing options that best meet their individual and family needs. The DMH Housing Unit believes that housing is a key to helping Missourians with disabilities and their families attain self-determination and independent living.

DMH HOUSING VISION

All Missourians challenged by mental illnesses, substance abuse/addictions and developmental disabilities have housing options that are affordable and accessible, integrated into communities, and provide real choice.

WHAT WE DO

DMH Housing works with all three of DMH's divisions to help link mental health services consumers to rental assistance through the Shelter Plus Care program. We also make efforts to expand housing options for mental health services consumers in the state; assist in creating partnerships between housing developers and non-profit agencies in the development of affordable rental units statewide; and work to increase rental assistance and homeownership opportunities for mental health services consumers.

	This page has links to agencies and resources that may be able to help you with finding a place to live, paying your rent or energy bill, fixing your home, buying a home, or finding emergency shelter. Updated 4/8/09
	Here DMH service providers may download the DMH Application for Shelter Plus Care rental assistance for mental health consumers who are homeless and disabled. The page explains the scope of the program and how DMH operates its 26 Shelter Plus Care grants. To obtain the most current version of the DMH Application for Shelter Plus Care, go here. Updated 4/7/09
	This page has links to funding sources, technical assistance and information for people and agencies involved in or interested in developing affordable housing or supportive housing for people with disabilities. Updated 9/3/09
	"Housing News" is a quarterly newsletter with articles for renters, homeowners, people with disabilities, housing providers, people who want to develop affordable housing for people with and without disabilites, and for anyone interested in housing issues generally. Updated 10/31/09
	Here you'll find full contact information for each member of the DMH Housing Team and infomation about each person's area of expertise. Updated 8/6/08

Fall 2009 Issue of "Housing News" Newsletter Published

The Fall 2009 issue of "Housing News" is big on the Big Issues--the annual race to apply for HUD Continuum of Care homelessness funds, and the status of federal Homeless Prevention (HPRP) funds from the federal stimulus bill. We've covered the quieter events too, such as the opening of St. Joseph's new Haven for chronically homeless men, and the results of a suit against the State of New York for failing to provide housing for people with disabilites that integrates them into the community. DMH Housing hopes our readers will find "Housing News" useful and enjoyable, and we encourage submissions of relevant content for publication.

Fall 2009

DMH Housing Unit