Special Needs (c.167/689) Housing

The Special Needs Housing programs (Chapter 689 and Chapter 167) are designed to provide housing with specialized services for persons with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or physical disabilities. To be considered for this housing program the person is referred to this housing program by the agency providing the service. This program provides living arrangements managed by the Department of Mental Health or Department of Developmental Services. While the Housing Authority owns the building, it is leased to a residential services provider who supplies the service staff necessary to support and assist residents.