Programs for the Homeless Programs for the Homeless Shelter Plus Care HOC's Shelter Plus Care Program provides permanent subsidized housing units for 45 households who have been homeless and are chronically mentally ill. Referrals are made by the Core Services Agency of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. Case management is provided by the Mental Health Association. Other supportive services are provided to assist residents to live independently.
Participants live in subsidized housing units spread throughout the County.
Funding is provided by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and Montgomery County. This is a program that provides a fixed tenant-based subsidy for housing and case management services for one year to families and individuals that are homeless or in need of critical or emergency shelter. The County's HHS, Homeless Shelters, and Non-profits refer clients to the program and provide case management services. There are funds available to serve a total of 40 persons or families per year on this program. For information contact Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Emergency Services Program.