Thank you for your interest in housing services with Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center. Please review our housing options below to determine which program may be the best fit for the applicant’s current needs. Please note that all Hiawatha Valley housing programs are sober living environments. If an interested applicant is actively using substances, an interim facility may be recommended prior to consideration.

HBL is a long term permanent supportive housing facility for adults living with mental illness. There are 20 apartments at HBL and each apartment is designed for one person. They all have a kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, and come fully furnished (including cooking supplies, furniture, etc.). There are two accessible apartments suitable for those living with a physical/hearing disability. Our communal areas include a large kitchen/community room, a large foyer/TV room, a small TV room, laundry room, med room, and back patio/yard. Emotional Support Animals are welcome.

HBL requires an initial 1-year lease commitment; month to month after the first year. Actively utilizing treatment services is also strongly encouraged.

On-site services include:

• On-site ARMHS
• On-site Case Management
• 24-hour support staff
• Daily medication monitoring
• Weekly medication filling
• Transportation to appointments
• Free laundry
• Nursing Services
• Group Offerings
• Cable/Internet

Screening Criteria:

• A Serious and Persistent Mental Illness Diagnosis (SPMI).
• Qualify for Housing Support with Supplemental Services. *HBL is unable to accommodate individuals on waivers (EW, CADI, etc.) due to funding requirements.
• Has an asset limit not in excess of $10,000 and an annual income limit not in excess of MHFA guidelines.
• No past or current charges of Arson, Methamphetamine Production, Level III Sexual Offense.
• Individuals with Long Term Homelessness and those at-risk of LTH, including those with inpatient hospitalization and commitment/Jarvis history, and/or repeated exposure with law enforcement are encouraged to apply.

We have four Group Housing Properties (Board and Lodge homes) located within the Winona community. Qualified applicants share a home and have services provided to support them, including medication management, skills development, and resource connection by our qualified professionals.

Communal areas include kitchen, living rooms, dining room, laundry, and med rooms. Food support is included. Residents live and work in community with one another. Food support is included. Pets, including Emotional Support Animals, are not allowed in our board/lodge homes.

On-site services include:

• On-site ARMHS
• 24-hour support staff
• Daily medication monitoring
• Weekly medication filling
• Transportation to appointments
• Free laundry
• Nursing Services
• Cable/Internet

Admission Criteria:

• Have a Qualified Mental Illness Diagnosis.
• Qualify for Housing Support or Housing Support with Supplemental Services.

Water’s Edge is a scattered sight housing option in a community-based apartment complex in Winona. HVMHC supports 5 apartments for individuals that qualify as Persons with Disabilities, which includes two 1-bedroom units, and one 3-bedroom unit; bed, linens, and cleaning supplies included. Pets and Emotional Support Animals are welcome at Water’s Edge.

Water’s Edge requires a lease commitment and the passing of a background check. Please visit the Metro Plains website for more information about the apartment complex and their lease requirements: https://www.metroplains.com/waters-edge.html.

On-site services include:

• Scheduled Housing Support Staff

Admission Criteria:

• Qualify for Housing Support or Housing Support with Supplemental Services.
• Have an asset limit that does not exceed $10,000.
• No past or current charges (conviction, not arrest) of the following: First Degree Assault, Arson, Manslaughter, Sexual Conduct; First, Second, and Third-Degree Murder; Aggravated Robbery; kidnapping at any level; and felony Possession, Use, or Distributions of Child Pornography. -Other felony charges may result in denial of an application/lease if the charges occurred within 7 years from the date of the application.

How To Apply:

If the interested applicant meets the criteria noted above for their desired program, please proceed with the following steps to activate an application with Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center Housing Services. Please note that referrals will not be considered active and open for review until the completed application, and all supporting documents noted below, have been received.

1. Complete the Housing Services Application (Electronic submission available).
2. Submit a current Diagnostic Assessment (DA), or Comprehensive Evaluation (CE).
3. Submit a signed Professional Statement of Need; located on the MN DHS website, or by clicking here: https://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Public/DHS-7122-ENG
4. Submit a current med list (MAR).
5. Submit collateral information connected to the applicant’s mental health/legal status (i.e. Civil Commitment/Jarvis Order, LOCUS, Functional Assessment, probation/parole documents).
6. Releases of Information (Referring Agent, County of Financial Responsibility, and Guardian, if applicable).
7. Return the completed application/referral and supporting documentation to the following:

Via Mail: Adult Housing Services c/o Housing Resource Specialist
1433 W Service Drive, Winona, MN 55987

Via Fax: (507) 474-4004 c/o Housing Resource Specialist

Via Email: HousingSpecialist@hvmhc.org