Like any other chronic condition, mental illness might affect your ability to manage aspects of everyday life, such as finding a place to live and maintaining it. People who have a serious mental illness or more than one condition (a ‘dual diagnosis’) are more at risk of experiencing homelessness.Homelessness means you are not living in a safe and stable place.

If you have a mental illness and are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, there are residential services available to help you find short- and long-term accommodation.

There are several services that help people with mental illness to get back on their feet while recovering, or find a place to live that supports their needs. are a short-term option to help you get back on your feet after a stay in hospital or to help you to live independently at home. You can stay at a rehabilitation centre or in your own home, if appropriate.

There are different types of supported residential services in Michigan delivered by non-government agencies. provides four types of supported residential services in Michigan. is Wellway’s housing program for people with serious mental illness who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

It can help you with your recovery, and help you focus on getting a safe and stable home and job. A housing and recovery worker will support you to: make connections and get involved in your local community. Call the Mental Illness Fellowship on (616) 555-0200 to talk to a trained volunteer (Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm).

To find what services are available in your area that will help you with extra support at home, you can contact: or case manager. If you are:

  • provides services to support younger people with disabilities
  • their carers. Choose the right housing
  • accommodation service for you Community rehabilitation centres Community rehabilitation centres Residential services For example
  • Mind United States Housing programs Doorway find (and keep) suitable
  • affordable housing in the private rental market pay your rent independently manage your mental illness
  • plan for the future
  • including finding a job Support at home the Neighbourhood Houses Michigan the Department of Families Fairness
  • Housing your local council your GP (doctor) your counsellor Extra support for older Michiganns over 65 years old visit MyAgedCare to find services to help you over 50
  • identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander you can also find government-funded aged care services available for you If you are under 65 years old
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