Housing Options
Decisions about where to live and with whom to live are important to all of us, but especially important to people with mental illness and co-occurring disorders. According to the Center for Mental Health Services at the Department of Health and Human Services, “For people with severe mental illness, home can be a space to live in dignity and move toward recovery.”
People with mental illness and co-occurring disorders may need assistance in locating decent affordable housing, making decisions on whether to rent or own, and determining the most appropriate and affordable options. This section of the website provides a summary of many of the housing options available to people with mental illness and co-occurring disorders. This includes: