Housing and Benefits Application Assistance (Montrose Office)

Agency : Center for Independence, Western Slope

Location: 740 Gunnison Ave - Mesa County

Telephone: (970) 241-0315

Description: Housing and Benefits Application Assistance (Montrose Office) - Center for Independence provides: Housing location assistance Nursing home transition Case management Benefit advocacy and application assistance. Housing Services: - Assist the consumer in finding possible housing leads - Assist the consumer in completing paperwork or applications if needed due to the consumer's disability - Advocate on behalf of the consumer in an effort to resolve landlord/tenant issues. - Assist the consumer in understanding their rights/responsibilities as a tenant - Assist a consumer in finding possible housing options when being discharged from a hospital - Assist consumers in finding possible housing options and supports when an individual wishes to move from a nursing home back to the community- - Work with a consumer to help prevent the possibility of a nursing home placement - Assist a consumer in finding possible funding for durable medical or other equipment which would help them to remain independent in their chosen housing environment - Assisting the consumer in finding vendors who can do home modifications - Answer questions about the ADA, Fair Housing, Service Animals, Therapy Animals and Companion Animals. Assistance with applying for any Federal or State Benefit program Benefit Services: - Social Security (SSI) - Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) - Medicare, Medicaid, Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) - Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF/Colorado Works) - Food Stamps (SNAP), Section 8 Housing Vouchers, Aid to the Needy Disabled (AND) All services for the Montrose are being provided by the Grand Junction office temporarily.

Address: 740 Gunnison Avenue

Hours: N/A

Eligibility: Individuals living with a disability Area Served: Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel counties

Categories: Housing Search Assistance Certificates/Forms Assistance Benefits Assistance Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution

Application Process: Call for more information or to schedule an appointment

Languages Offered: English, Spanish

Disability Access: Full Access

Wheelchair Accessibility: Yes

Available to Immigrants w/o Documentation: No

Insurance Accepted: No