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UPDATE April 30, 2008: April 2008 Issue of "Housing News" Newsletter Published
The latest issue of "Housing News" contains important information about the future of the foreclosure crisis nationwide and in Missouri, and new information about ways to obtain assistance with foreclosure prevention. This issue's agency profile is Swope Health Services "Project Your Choice", a major Kansas City provider of housing and support for chronically homeless men and women. 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 | Licensed Professional Counselor* |
| Psychologist | Certified Substance Abuse Counselor |
| Nurse Practitioner (a.k.a. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ) | Qualified Mental Health Professional |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Qualified Substance Abuse Professional |
| *As of April 2008; legislation is pending that will grant authorization |
UPDATE February 26, 2008: State of Missouri Plan to End Homelessness Published
Click the image below to download "The Plan to End Homelessness in Missouri" (PDF format)
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.
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Find help with housing in your area. 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 1/25/08 |
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Shelter Plus Care. 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
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Tools and Assistance for Housing Development. 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 2/26/08 |
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Housing Newsletter. "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 4/29/08 |
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Contact the DMH Housing Team. 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 9/1/07 |
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