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What's New?

August 6, 2008: "Missouri's Guide to Housing Assistance Programs" Revised

July 31, 2008: "Housing News" Email Notifications

July 30, 2008: July 2008 Issue of "Housing News" Newsletter Published

April 4, 2008: Revised Application for Shelter Plus Care Available for Use

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 8/6/08
	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 23 Shelter Plus Care grants. Updated 4/4/08
	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 7/30/08
	"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 7/30/08
	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

UPDATE August 6, 2008: "Missouri's Guide to Housing Assistance Programs" Revised

A new version of "Missouri's Guide to Housing Assistance Programs" has been published. The newer version, available in PDF format, updates web links and the HUD definition of homelessness found in the section on Shelter Plus Care, along with some cosmetic changes. DMH Housing will do a more comprehensive update in the near future that will add information about new programs and update all addresses and phone numbers listed in the Guide.

UPDATE July 31, 2008: "Housing News" Email Notifications

DMH Housing has changed the way it keeps track of people who want to be notified of new editions of "Housing News." Readers who want to keep up with "Housing News" can now receive emailed notifications of the latest issue. Just send an email to housing@dmh.mo.gov with the title "Newsletter", and include your name and email address in the body of the email.

Everyone who was previously subscribed to newsletter notifications using our old automated subscription list has been moved to our new email distribution list; however, a number of email addresses we had on file were no longer valid and have been removed from the list. So if you didn't receive a notice about the July 2008 issue but you want to, be sure to send us an updated email address so we can add you back into the subscription list.

UPDATE July 30, 2008: July 2008 Issue of "Housing News" Newsletter Published

The latest issue of "Housing News" contains an inspiring story of one Shelter Plus Care recipient's past struggle with addiction and her current successes. We've also presented information on the impending high cost of home heating this winter and some ways to avoid economic hardship as a result. As always, DMH Housing hopes our readers will "Housing News" both useful and enjoyable.

UPDATE April 4, 2008: Revised Application for Shelter Plus Care Available for Use

The Application for Shelter Plus Care has been revised. All agencies that submit applications for Shelter Plus Care to the DMH Housing Unit must obtain the new form (in PDF format) from the DMH Housing web site (click link).

The revised form is substantively the same as before, except that "Attachment A: Verification of Disability" now lists the specific professions that may diagnose the disabilities listed on the form. It is essential that only persons who have statutory authority to diagnose mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders fill this form out. Disability Verifications filled out by non-authorized persons will be rejected and significantly delay a determination of eligibility.

Who is authorized by statute to diagnose? See below:

Authorized by Missouri Statute to Diagnose	Not Authorized by Missouri Statute to Diagnose
Medical Doctor	Case Manager (CSW)
Psychiatrist	Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Psychologist	Qualified Mental Health Professional
Nurse Practitioner (a.k.a. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse )	Qualified Substance Abuse Professional
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Professional Counselor (effective August 28, 2008)

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