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What's New?

May 7 , 2009: Spring 2009 Issue of "Housing News" Published

May 7, 2009: June 2009 Schedule of Regional Housing Meetings Published

April 8, 2009: Oxford House Information Added

April 7, 2009: New Version of Application for Shelter Plus Care Published

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 3/4/09
	"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 1/30/09
	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

Spring 2009 Issue of "Housing News" Newsletter Published

The Spring 2009 issue of "Housing News" reports on three important homelessness and housing studies, one of which documents the homelessness situation in Missouri statewide for the first time ever. As always, DMH Housing hopes our readers will find "Housing News" both useful and enjoyable.

June 2009 Schedule of Regional Housing Meetings Published

The March 2009 schedule of Regional Housing Meetings, which are facilitated quarterly by MHDC and the Governor's Committee to End Homelessness, has been published in the Tools and Assistance for Housing Development section of the website.

Regional Housing Meetings

Information and Complete Contact List for Missouri's Oxford Houses Added

Information describing the Oxford House program, a nationwide model for independently run recovery housing for persons in recovery from alcohol and/or drug addiction was added. A complete list of contacts for all Missouri Oxford Houses is available. For more information, please visit the Help with Housing page.

Oxford House

New Version of Application for Shelter Plus Care Published

DMH Housing has published a revised version of the Application for Shelter Plus Care. All agencies who submit applications for Shelter Plus Care must begin using the new form. Please visit the Shelter Plus Care page for further information.

Shelter Plus Care

DMH Housing Unit