Shelter Plus Care

Program Description
Shelter Plus Care provides rental assistance that, when combined with social services, provides supportive housing for homeless people with disabilities.  These people often need more than shelter to live independently; they often need medical care or other social services.  This program provides them with rental assistance in connection with support from other providers.  The Henderson Mental Health Center determines eligibility and serves as the clearing house for referrals from various community mental health providers.

Eligibility
To be eligible to receive rental assistance, the individual's income must fall within the specified Section 8 income limits, and the individual must be homeless and have a mental disability. Eligibility in the program is determined by the Henderson Mental Health Center. Referrals to Shelter Plus Care can be made by concerned citizens and various community providers.