IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

Shalom House is unable to provide emergency assistance for those seeking housing subsidies at this time. 

Here is a list of housing resources that may be helpful. 

• Learn about programs that offer rental assistance, subsidized housing, and housing vouchers that can help families, older adults, and individuals with disabilities afford housing. https://211maine.org/
• If you are in need of an emergency shelter, the shelters listed here provide emergency shelter https://www.mainehousing.org/programs-services/homeless/emergency-shelters. For more information on other shelters or resources in your area, dial 2-1-1.
• The PATH program is designed to support the outreach, engagement, and delivery of services to eligible persons who are homeless and have serious mental illnesses and/or co-occurring substance use disorder https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/samhs/mentalhealth/housing/path/index.shtml Contact list of statewide PATH providers: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/samhs/mentalhealth/housing/path/index.shtml#providers
• General Assistance helps individuals and families to meet basic needs. https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/programs-services/general-assistance

This may include help paying for:

• Household or personal supplies (toiletries, cleaning supplies)
• Food
• Housing (e.g., mortgage, rent, room rent, temporary housing)
• Fuel & utilities
• Medical, dental, prescriptions, medical supplies/equipment

• Contact your local municipal office for more information https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/programs-services/general-assistance
• If you are unable to reach your local GA office or you have questions or concerns, call the toll-free hotline at 1-800-442-6003.
• For more information on the assistance that Shalom House can offer, see below or click the link here: https://www.shalomhouseinc.org/what-we-do/housing-services/subsidies
• The Bridging Rental Assistance Program (BRAP) assists clients with Serious Mental Illness, including those who also have a Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder, with obtaining transitional housing. BRAP provides a rental subsidy and assists clients with finding independent housing in communities throughout Maine. A program of the DHHS Office of Behavioral Health, BRAP is intended to serve as a bridge between homelessness and more permanent housing options, such as Section 8.  https://www.shalomhouseinc.org/what-we-do/housing-services/subsidies/bridging-rental-assistance-program/
• Continuum of Care Permanent Supportive Housing Program (CoC PSHP, formerly Shelter Plus Care) is a federal program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designed to provide rental subsidies and supportive services to homeless individuals with disabilities. DHHS and its network of Local Administrative Agencies throughout the state, have committed to providing the direct support services and rental assistance components of the program. https://www.shalomhouseinc.org/what-we-do/housing-services/subsidies/shelter-plus-care/
• Other services Shalom House provides are Residential Treatment (Group Living and Supported Apartments), and Independent Apartments.  https://www.shalomhouseinc.org/what-we-do/housing-services/

Thank you,

Shalom House Subsidies Department