Housing Stability Services to be provided to individuals experiencing Chronic Homelessness. 1. Ensure all HSS are provided voluntarily through a person-centered, strengths-based approach. a. Regardless of HSS participation, engage with Participants regularly to build rapport and encourage participation. 2. Offer and assist Participants with accessing, maintaining, and navigating: a. Insurance coverage, including MaineCare coverage, as applicable; b. Needed MaineCare services, as applicable, including but not limited to Chapter 101, Sections 13, 17, 65, and 91 of the MaineCare Benefits Manual; c. Social services and benefits, including but not limited to social security disability (including a referral to SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access and Recovery (SOAR), as appropriate), transportation, and food access; and d. Community-based clinical resources, including but not limited to health care services and behavioral health services, including substance use treatment. 3. Ensure Participants have sufficient information and resources available, including contact information, to access needed services to address any emergent needs in a timely manner, including contact information to connect with the Behavioral Health Crisis System.
