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Shelter Plus Care
The Shelter Plus Care Program is a collaboration among the Mental Health Association of San Mateo County, the Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo, and the Mental Health Services Division of San Mateo County. The Housing Authority provides housing subsidies for privately owned apartments throughout the community; MHA provides support services; and the Mental Health Services Division of San Mateo County provides clinical services. The program gives adults with mental illness the support and assistance necessary to participate in community activities at the highest level of independence possible.
Location: San Mateo County
Housing Type: Permanent
Services
- Assistance in securing and maintaining an apartment that meets the Housing Authority guidelines.
- Subsidy to help pay for housing.
- Support, education and training in managing symptoms and developing skills for independent living.
Eligibility
Participants must:
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Be considered homeless (as defined by HUD).
- Be considered disabled (as defined by HUD).
- Have a serious mental illness.
- Reside in San Mateo County.
- Have the ability to be a good tenant.
- Have some form of income.
- Be receptive to ongoing case management services.
Contact Information
Referral forms may be downloaded and must be faxed to Shane Young at (650) 368-9017. There is no waiting list when the program is full. For further information call Shane Young at (650) 368-3345, extension of 134.
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