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Supportive Housing
Your own apartment, anywhere in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, or Southern Erie County — with STEL’s financial and personal support behind you.
How it works
You live independently, in mainstream housing you choose. STEL stands behind you:
- Help locating and securing an apartment anywhere in the three counties
- STEL provides the security deposit
- A monthly rental stipend paid to your landlord — on average, you pay about 30% of your income toward rent, heat, and electric
- A stipend and help purchasing new furnishings and start-up necessities, which are yours to keep
- Supportive counseling, daily living skills help, and negotiations with landlords when needed
- Social and recreational activities to reduce isolation
Living with your children, spouse, or a housemate? You’re still eligible.
Who it's for
Supportive Housing is designed for adults who:
- Have a primary psychiatric diagnosis meeting DSM criteria
- Are 18 years of age or older
- Are able and reliable in self-administering medications
- Are linked with entitlements, or actively working on linkages
- Are psychiatrically stable and capable of emergency self-preservation
- Have the basic skills to live without direct supervision
- Agree to participate in treatment with a primary mental health or substance abuse provider
- For HUD-funded beds: are homeless or at risk of homelessness
