Opening Doors · Transforming Lives
Most people want to have a place of their own to call home and be able to live as independently as possible. For people with disabilities, there are often barriers and challenges to obtaining this goal. Long-term housing planning, including the steps, options, and choices available to secure housing in the community of your choice, is a way for you to achieve your housing goals.
Our services, community services and articles listed below will help you achieve your goals of independent living and the creation of a stable and long-term housing situation.
Here are several points to should consider when trying deciding to engage in a roommate situation.
To insure accessibility for people with disabilities HUD has provided many rules to the public housing commission (PHC) that administer the vouchers.
The tools used for self-determination are individual budgets, independent support brokering, and independent fiscal management.
The PCP should be thought of as a living guide for the person served by Community Mental Health, developed by the individual with help from the supportive team that the individual identifies.
When a group of three or four unrelated people decide to combine their resources to rent, buy, or lease a residence some research and communication with the local governing agencies may be necessary.
Renters and owners of homes both have responsibilities that become easier with an understanding the basic systems in a home.
When considering renting out an unlicensed home for people with disabilities there are some extra start-up costs to consider above the normal maintenance.
What is the ideal home setting? There are lots and lots of right answers, depending on the person. The ideal home setting is different for everyone.
By forming Limited Liability Corporations (LLC) family members can help provide affordable housing for people with disabilities.
MCCMH serves Macomb County residents, and is the manager of the public mental health services and supports in Macomb County, including substance abuse treatment.
