Supported housing for adults in need
- Service
- 10 municipalities
- Public service
Supported housing services are intended for people who need help or support for practical housing matters or arranging housing due to special reasons.
The aim of supported housing is to support independent living and management of everyday life. You can receive housing support at home, in a housing unit or in scattered rented housing. You can receive housing support when you are moving to your ...
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To whom and on what terms
- Supported housing services are intended for you if you need support for independent living or transitioning to it, or you are at risk of becoming homeless.
- You primarily need support on a weekly basis, but not every day.
- A social welfare professional has made an assessment with you and determined that you need supported housing services for successful independent living.
- Before supported housing is arranged, other primary possibilities for housing support services will be explored with a social welfare professional and, if necessary, a multi-professional network.
- Each supported housing unit involves a lease agreement pursuant to the Act on Residential Leases, including rent payment obligations, and a support service according to an individual plan.
- In supported housing, you commit to the support service specified in your individual plan.
- A social welfare professional will make a decision on supported housing for you, as indicated in the Social Welfare Act.
- Some housing units have financial thresholds set by the Housing Finance and Development Centre of Finland (ARA) for eligibility for the service.