Housing Support - Southwest Health and Human Services
3001 Maple Road, Suite 100, Slayton, MN 56172
Residents of Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Pipestone, Redwood, and Rock counties must meet a combination of eligibility requirements set by the Supplemental Security Income - SSI program or General Assistance - GA program to qualify for assistance. There are also income and asset limits. Generally, individuals must be: - Younger than age 65 and have a condition that limits their self-sufficiency. For example, a physical or mental health disability, visual impairment, or chemical dependency. - Older adults ages 65 and older
Application/registration form birth certificate driver's license proof of address proof of household income
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Intake Child services intake - all sites
Intake Adult services intake - all sites
American Sign Language, Hmong, Somali, Spanish; interpreters available
- Apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/? - Apply on paper using the Combined Application Form (PDF). Paper forms can be picked up, mailed, or dropped off in person.? - Call for application - Lincoln County: (800)657-3781 - Lyon County: (800)657-3760 - Murray County: (800)657-3811 - Pipestone County: (888)632-4325 - Redwood County: (888)234-1292 - Rock County: (855)877-3762
Depending on the individual's income, they may have to pay a portion of the Housing Support rate directly to their housing provider
Lincoln County, MN Lyon County, MN Murray County, MN Pipestone County, MN Redwood County, MN Rock County, MN
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Pays for room and board for seniors and adults with disabilities who have low incomes. Aims to reduce and prevent people from living in institutions or becoming homeless. All recipients receive assistance each month to help pay for rent and food. Some recipients also receive Housing Support supplemental funding to provide other services if they don't qualify for home and community-based waiver programs, including but not limited to: - Arranging for medical and social services - Arranging for meetings and appointments - Assistance with transportation - Medication reminders The individual's housing provider receives payments to pay for rent, utilities, food, household supplies, and other necessities.
09/27/2024
Southwest Health and Human Services
Health and Human services for 6-county area