Crisis Housing Assistance Program

Crisis Housing Assistance Program - Arc Minnesota, The

641 Fairview Avenue North, Suite 195, Saint Paul, MN 55104

Eligibility

Adults ages 18 and over must meet all of the following: - Currently receiving treatment for inpatient or residential mental health care for 90 days or less, which includes individuals receiving substance use disorder treatment services and partial hospitalization care. Individuals applying from a community hospital will need a referral from a mental health case manager. - Living with a diagnosed and serious mental illness that limits their ability to function in the aspects of daily living, personal relations, living arrangements, work, and recreation - Meet low or moderate household income under HUD guidelines - Required to support and maintain community-based housing, whether rented or owned

Required documents

Application/intake form health insurance card housing and utility bills Medical Assistance/Medicaid (MA) card medical and treatment history and medical professional statement mental health case manager referral picture ID proof of income Release of Information form treatment facility name and contact

Hours

8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

(952)522-3604

Fax

(866)797-1122

Voice - Help Desk

(952)920-0855

Voice - Intake Additional Intake

(952)915-3698

Voice

https://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/housing-stabilization-services/crisis-housing-assistance-program/

[email protected]

Application process

Call; visit website to apply

Fees

Vary

Service area

Description

Supports individuals who cannot pay housing related costs because they are paying for treatment. The assistance program also supports individuals who have lost their income while in treatment. The program covers rent, mortgage, and most utilities for three month periods. Utilities include heating, electricity, water, sewer, and garbage disposal. It can also help cover a limited amount of phone costs. NOTE: Funds cannot be used for past due bills that occur outside of the treatment period, crisis beds, adult foster care, residents in assisted living, nursing homes, group homes, or board and lodge. Individuals who are only receiving outpatient treatment do not qualify for this program.

Last assured

12/09/2025

What's Here

Water Service Payment Assistance Sewer Service Payment Assistance Heating Fuel Payment Assistance Telephone Service Payment Assistance Rent Payment Assistance Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance Electric Service Payment Assistance Mortgage Payment Assistance

Providing organization

Arc Minnesota, The

Provides programs and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families