Refer a Resident
Helping Adults Find Safe, Stable Housing
Mitten State Independent Living welcomes referrals from community professionals and organizations assisting adults who are able to live independently and are seeking safe, stable shared housing. We work with referral partners to make the housing inquiry and placement process clear, responsive, and straightforward.
Who Can Submit a Referral?
- Case managers
- Social workers
- Hospitals and discharge planners
- Veterans organizations
- Shelters and transitional programs
- Reentry programs
- Community and social-service agencies
- Other professionals assisting adults with housing needs
Basic Resident Criteria
- Be an adult
- Be able to live independently
- Be able to manage their own daily living needs
- Be appropriate for a shared-home environment
- Be willing to follow house rules and community expectations
- Have or be working toward a reliable source of payment for housing
Additional screening and eligibility requirements may apply before placement.
What Our Homes Provide
- Furnished shared bedrooms with twin beds
- Electricity, gas, and water
- Wi‑Fi
- Laundry access
- Kitchen access
- Common living areas
- Property maintenance
- A safe, respectful residential environment
How the Referral Process Works
1.
Submit the Referral
Complete the referral form with basic information about the individual and their housing needs.
2.
Referral Review
We review the information provided and determine whether current or upcoming housing may be appropriate.
3.
Follow-Up
We contact the referral source and/or potential resident to discuss availability and next steps.
4.
Intake and Placement
If appropriate housing is available, the individual completes the required intake and screening process before move-in.
Referral Form
Please complete the form below to refer an individual for shared housing.
Submitting a referral does not guarantee placement. Housing placement is based on availability, eligibility, completion of the intake process, and whether the residence is an appropriate fit for the individual’s housing needs.