Other Services Supporting Disabled Residents in Their Housing

Option 1: Congregate Housing Services Program

HUD’s Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP) funds meals and other supportive services for frail elderly and non-elderly disabled residents of federally subsidized housing.

It supports meal delivery and non-medical supportive services that help residents maintain independent living.
Properties must offer at least one hot meal per day.
Many Public Housing, Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance, Section 202 and Section 515 properties dedicated to serving seniors and disabled residents participate in this program.
You can check with the owner or property manager to see if they receive CHSP funds and what services are provided.

The Administration on Disabilities (AoD) works with states, communities and other disability network partners.
- AoD is part of the Administration for Community Living, which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
- Visit AoD's website for information about programs that link people with various disabilities to resources and supports that help them live independently.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a nonprofit organization that serves people nationwide with mental illness.
- It engages in education and advocacy on behalf of mentally ill people at local, state and national levels.
NAMI has a toll-free helpline where staff can answer questions and provide referrals regarding symptoms and treatment options, local support groups and services, education programs, programs to help find jobs and legal services referrals.
- NAMI’s helpline is (800) 950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org.
  - The helpline is open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET, Monday-Friday.
NAMI’s Helpline Web Page also has additional information and links for help in crisis situations, including suicide, domestic violence and sexual assault.