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Housing Support - Southwest Health and Human Services

266 East Bridge Street, Redwood Falls, MN 56283

Eligibility

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

Required documents

Application/registration form birth certificate driver's license proof of address proof of household income

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(888)964-8407

Voice - Intake Child services intake - all sites

(800)810-8816

Voice - Intake Adult services intake - all sites

https://www.swmhhs.com

Interpretation services

American Sign Language, Hmong, Somali, Spanish; interpreters available

Application process

- 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

Fees

Depending on the individual's income, they may have to pay a portion of the Housing Support rate directly to their housing provider

Service area

Lincoln County, MN
Lyon County, MN
Murray County, MN
Pipestone County, MN
Redwood County, MN
Rock County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee
Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee

Languages

Spanish
Hmong
Somali

Description

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.

Last Assured

09/27/2024

Providing organization

Southwest Health and Human Services

Health and Human services for 6-county area