Housing Services

OBH recognizes that access to safe, decent, and affordable housing is a medical necessity for many persons with disabilities. Independent housing resources deliver real therapeutic value; promote consumer empowerment; support both civil and disability rights; and are demonstrated to be radically cost effective when compared to high cost, high intensity, institutionalized care. OBH administers the following housing programs:

Permanent Supportive Housing Program (PSHP)

PSHP is a program funded by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program. PSHP is designed to provide rental assistance and supportive services to assist households experiencing homelessness with at least one member (adult or child) with a disability in achieving housing stability.

PSHP LAA Contact List (Word)

PSHP Forms - Updated PSHP forms will be available soon!:

Bridging Rental Assistance Program (BRAP)

BRAP assists clients with Serious Mental Illness, including those who also have a Substance Use Disorder, with obtaining transitional housing by providing a rental subsidy and assistance with finding independent housing. BRAP is intended to serve as a bridge between homelessness and more permanent housing options, such as Section 8. BRAP clients are required to contribute 40% of their income toward their monthly rent.

BRAP LAA Contact List (Word)

BRAP Update 3.24.25

BRAP Forms

Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)

PATH is designed to support the outreach, engagement and delivery of services to eligible persons who are homeless and have serious mental illnesses and/or co-occurring substance use disorder. Particular emphasis is placed on those most in need of services and/or engagement by an outreach worker and those services which are not supported by mainstream mental health programs.

Home For Good

DHHS and MaineHousing partnership, under 22 M.R.S. § 20A , to support the development and establishment of the On-Site model, in which services are available to chronically homeless tenants 24 hours per day and are designed to build independent living skills and connect individuals with community-based services

The Home for Good Program focuses on services that are available to participants in a frequency and manner driven by the participant. Home for Good emphasizes that housing is not predicated on the acceptance of services and those who are eligible for the available Home for Good housing opportunities are able to access permanent housing with minimal barriers. 

Home For Good Properties are anticipated to be ready for occupancy in late 2027, early 2028.

Housing Stability Services (HSS)

Services are available to tenants at properties under the program at least twenty (20) hours per week but not necessarily provided on site or 24 hours per day and must adequately meet the needs of the residents to build independent living skills, to maintain housing, and to access necessary community-based services, as applicable to the participant.

    Homeless Information

    If you are homeless or may become homeless, you can find a list of shelters in your area here.

    General assistance at the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services may also be able to help you. Find a list of DHHS offices and contact information here.

    Additional information can be found on the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) website.

    Recovery Residences

    Recovery Residences offer a healthy, safe, substance-free living environment to support individuals in treatment and recovery for substance use disorder. Recovery Residences must be certified by the Maine Association of Recovery Residences (MARR), accept individuals who are receiving MAT, and meet quality standards.