Affordable Housing for Adults with Disabilities
IF YOU NEED SUPPORTIVE OR SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING
A) Contact Supportive Housing Providers
Supportive housing is affordable rental housing that provides services to help residents maintain their housing and gain maximum independence. For some supportive housing options, you may need to sign up on a waiting list. Ask the provider if they have any open waiting lists at their existing properties, or if they are building any new projects that will be accepting applications in the future. Also ask about joining their "keep informed" list for future projects.
| ORGANIZATION | DESCRIPTION | CONTACT INFORMATION |
|---|---|---|
|
Brilliant Corners |
Provides affordable housing for persons with developmental disabilities. Manages some properties in collaboration with Kainos support services. |
(415) 618-12 or Toll-free 1-888-618-9242 Brilliant Corners |
| Mental Health Association of San Mateo County | Develops and manages affordable housing for individuals with mental illness, including temporary, transitional, and permanent housing. |
(650) 368-3345 ext. 134 info@mhasmc.org |
| Caminar/San Mateo County | Provides community-based rehabilitation programs for people with mental illness, including residential treatment, case management, supported employment, and permanent housing. |
(650) 578-8691 info@caminar.org |
| Parca | Provides residential programs and other services for persons with developmental disabilities. |
(650) 312-0730 www.parca.org |
| MidPen Housing | Develops affordable rental housing, including some supportive housing for persons with disabilities. |
(650) 356-2900 www.midpen-housing.org |
| HIP Housing | Provides affordable rental housing and home-sharing opportunities. |
(650) 348-6660 www.hiphousing.org |
B) Get a Complete List of Affordable Supportive Housing Developments
Please pick up the list of "Affordable Rental Housing" from the Department of Housing (see address below) and look for developments that are listed as housing for people with disabilities. You can also go online at www.hlcsmc.org/find-housing, click on the "Housing Database" link, then check the "People with Disabilities" box on the left side, and click the "Go" button to run a search of the database.
C) Find Out About Available Housing Authority Programs
Please call the Housing Authority at (650) 802-3319 for the latest updates or go to the website: San Mateo County Housing Authority
IF YOU NEED SERVICES OR HOUSING MODIFICATIONS
A) Connect with organizations that provide supportive services
Several organizations in the County provide services such as vocational training, shopping assistance, benefits counseling, and transportation assistance. You can find a list of services in the Community Information Handbook, available through the Community Information Program at (650) 356-2132 or on-line at http://cip.plsinfo.org. Also, Community Gatepath provides extensive services to adults and children with disabilities. Contact them at (650) 259-8500 or www.gatepath.org.
B) Connect with organization that modify homes to make them accessible
If you need assistance to make your home more accessible, contact the Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities at (650) 645-1780 or (650) 522-9313 (TTY).
