Better Life Housing

What Happens in the CONSULTING Stage?

People who do not have waiver or targeted case management or a MSHO/MSC+ care coordinator, but need Housing Stabilization Services, can complete the person-centered planning needed through an enrolled housing consultant. Enrolled housing consultants help a person develop a Housing Focused Person-Centered Plan (DHS-7307) and support the person to select their housing transition or sustaining provider.

* Developing a housing focused person-centered plan based on the person’s needs, wants, and goals for housing
* Helping a person make an informed choice in their housing transition or sustaining services provider
* Offering resources related to non-housing goals
* Coordinating with other service providers already working with the person

What Happens in the TRANSITIONING Stage?

Housing Transition Services helps a person plan for, find, and move into housing and may include:

* Helping the person think about preferred housing
* Helping with the housing search and application     process
* Developing a budget
* Understanding a lease

What Happens in the SUSTAINING Stage?

Housing Sustaining Services helps a person keep their housing after they have moved in and may include:

* Education on tenant-landlord rights and responsibilities
* Coaching to develop relationships with property managers and neighbors
* Training on how to be a good tenant; lease compliance
* Problem-solving to maintain housing stability

Referral Information

We welcome referrals from waiver Case Managers, Social Workers, and/or Care Coordinators. In cases where an individual lacks a waiver, the referrer or Better Life Housing can arrange for the completion of a Professional Statement of Need (PSN). Additionally, the completion of a Housing Focused Person-Centered Plan (HFPCP) by targeted case managers or care coordinators is necessary. If not completed, Better Life Housing can either offer Consultation services to finalize the HFPCP or provide Transitioning/Sustaining Services. Better Life Housing can also assist referrers in finding an alternative HSS agency for Consultation or Transitioning/Sustaining services.

Services

Housing Stabilization Services are a new state Medical Assistance (MA) benefit for people with disabilities and seniors who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or living in institutions/segregated settings. Housing Stabilization Services are designed to help people with disabilities and seniors find and keep housing. HSS provides housing support through the entire process: to secure housing, to establish long term stability, and prevent eviction.

Client-Centered Approach

We prioritize the individual needs/goals of our clients. We believe in a client-centered approach that puts their preferences and aspirations at the forefront, and actively involve them in decision-making processes.

Quality Support and Care

We are committed to providing excellent care to our clients through consistent follow-ups and going above & beyond to meet their needs and ensure their well-being and empowerment throughout the journey of finding stable housing

Flexible Services

We are committed to adapting our approach to meet the needs of our clients, be it through alternative modes of communication and/or searching for necessary assistance to improve the health and well-beings of our clients as we support them in the search for housing