Housing Support
Begin Your Journey to Housing Stability and Well-being at Handy Help LLC.
Housing Support, a State-funded program that pays for room and board and basic services for seniors and adults with disabilities who have low income and are long term homeless.
Handy Help currently provides Housing Support in both Ramsey and Dakota County. We receive our referrals from Coordinated Entry and counties directly.
If you or someone is experiencing homelessness and need support, the first step is to call your local Coordinated Entry System (CES) provider. Coordinated Entry is statewide screening process to assess your needs and connect you to a provider who can help.
To begin the Coordinated Entry process in Ramsey, Dakota, and Washington Counties, connect with your specific Continuum of Care (CoC) Coordinated Entry.
Ramsey County: Adults, (651) 647-2350. Families, (651) 215-2262. Youth, (651) 244-9644.
Dakota County: The Dakota County Housing Resource Line to help find and understand available resources at (651) 554-5751.
Washington County: Adults, (651) 430-6488. Families, (651) 762-9124. Youth, visit the Youth Services Network.
Did you know that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), found 8,393 people were experiencing homelessness in 2023 in Minnesota? According to the Star Tribune 12/17/23, “64% were people of color compared to about 22% of the state population.”
Handy Help supports over 150 households per month in accessing Housing Support and live in their own home/apartment in Dakota and Ramsey Counties. Housing Support case managers assist individuals in accessing an apartment and in budgeting benefits for rent, food, and utilities. Other support and services including but not limited to medication reminders, transportation support, arranging for meetings and appointments, and arranging for medical and social services.
Culturally- Focused Care
Too often, a “color blind” approach is used in working with immigrants or refugees, which minimizes the importance of people’s cultural experience. This “color blind” approach can create barriers between practitioner and client, leading to inaccurate diagnosis and poor treatment planning. For example, when a client feels a case manager lacks an understanding of their culture and cultural norms, it is difficult for the client to build a trusting and truly authentic relationship with a case manager.
Respect
“I believe that everyone can be successful. My ideal workplace is one where excellence and compassion are the norm, and people are treated with respect. Treating people with kindness is something you will never regret. I lead in complete alignment with my values, and with an enduring work ethic, excellence, teamwork, and heart.” -Phia Xiong, Founder & Executive Director
Client Testimonial
“I have worked with many teams through my 30+ years of working in this field, these two ladies were amazing to work with. I was so very impressed with the workability, the teamwork, and the willingness to work for the best interest of our client.” What I experienced with your team was genuine caring concern and care to find the best option for this client, not just a placement. This is pure professionalism.”
-Community Partner
If you or someone you know could benefit from Housing Support services, please contact us at info@handyhelpllc.com.
According to MN Homeless Study a Project of Wilder research, There are 10,522 people experienced homelessness in Minnesota on a single night in 2023.
“Overall, 33% of people experiencing homelessness in Minnesota are not in a formal shelter. Minnesota counted 8,393 people experiencing homelessness on a single night in January 2023. People experiencing unsheltered homelessness were three times likely to report to having a serious mental illness. People identifying as American Indians, Asian, African American, Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian or multiple races account for nearly two thirds (64%) of those experiencing homelessness during the 2022 count. These communities account for 22% of Minnesota’s population” (Wilder.org, mnhomelessness, 2023).
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental illness, please speak to someone immediately.
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