Our goal is to provide a clean, comfortable, and welcoming residential environment where residents can maintain their independence and feel at home.

Features and amenities may vary slightly by location.

Shared Bedroom Information
Our housing model includes furnished shared bedrooms with twin beds.
Each resident has their own sleeping space within the shared bedroom and access to the home’s common areas, kitchen, bathroom, and laundry facilities.
Residents are expected to respect their roommate’s privacy, personal belongings, and individual space while helping maintain a peaceful shared-home environment.

What Residents Can Expect
Mitten State Independent Living provides a respectful, community-oriented shared-home environment centered on independence, dignity, stability, and mutual respect.

Residents are expected to:
• Live independently
• Respect other residents and their personal space
• Follow house rules and safety expectations
• Keep their personal area clean
• Respect shared living spaces
• Follow quiet-hour guidelines
• Communicate respectfully with other residents and house management

Our goal is to maintain a peaceful, safe, and welcoming home for everyone.

Accessibility
Accessibility features may vary by location.

Depending on the residence, features may include:
• Single-level living
• Minimal or no interior stairs
• Shared-bedroom accommodations
• Convenient access to common living areas
• Kitchen and laundry access

Specific accessibility features can be discussed during the housing placement process.
Reasonable accommodation requests are considered in accordance with applicable fair housing laws.

Independent Living
Mitten State Independent Living provides housing for adults who are able to live independently and manage their own daily living needs.

Our homes do not provide nursing care, medical care, medication management, or hands-on personal-care services.
Residents are responsible for managing their own personal care, medications, appointments, meals, transportation, and other individual needs unless those services are arranged separately through an outside provider or support program.

How Placement Works
1. Join the Waiting List or Submit a Referral
Potential residents, family members, case managers, social workers, and community partners can submit the appropriate form through our website.

2. Initial Review
We review basic housing needs, eligibility, and current or upcoming availability.

3. Follow-Up Conversation
We contact the potential resident or referral source to discuss housing needs and next steps.

4. Intake and Screening
Required intake and screening must be completed before placement.

5. Move-In
Once approved and an appropriate space is available, the resident receives move-in information, house expectations, and resident materials.

Ready to Get Started?
Looking for housing?
Join our waiting list to be considered for current or upcoming housing availability.

Helping someone find housing?
Case managers, social workers, hospitals, shelters, veterans organizations, reentry programs, and other community partners may submit a referral.