Mission 

A safe and stable place to live is essential, particularly for those in our community who are experiencing homelessness as a result of mental health issues. Through our affordable housing, individuals are able to access the resources they need to live independently. 

Mental Health Housing provides:

  • We serve low income individuals and families. Our program helps tenants find a home they’ll thrive in by charging tenants 30% of their fixed income.
  • We work with Sound Health to coordinate access to housing and dedicated mental health services for our tenants.
  • We maintain a stable and permanent place to live even when tenants are away for hospital care in-patient treatment.

Today, the Mental Health Housing Foundation maintains over 90 units of affordable housing in seven South King County locations. You can learn more about what we do HERE.

Mental Health Housing Foundation provides safe and stable homes dedicated to a special population. The individuals and families we serve are living with chronic and disabling mental illness; they all must also qualify as low-income. Our homes are tailored to support the individual needs of the people we serve.

The living spaces we offer are:

  • Individual bedrooms in a shared home
  • One- and two-bedroom units in apartments/condos
  • Larger units to accommodate families with children

Click here for more details on the properties we maintain.


BUILDING SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES

Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to live. Mental Health Housing supports its tenants so they can live as independently as possible.

  • Sliding scale-based rent: We offer affordable housing through an income-based sliding scale, only charging tenants 30% of their fixed income. Income for most people on disability is less than $914 per month, as persistent mental illness usually interferes with or severely limits a person’s ability to work.
  • Allowance for utilities: We build in a utility allowance when tenant rents are calculated.
  • Dedicated mental health services: Tenants are enrolled with Sound Health to receive necessary mental health treatment and case management.
  • Build rental history: We provide a path to success for tenants renting in the private housing market.
  • Stable and permanent housing: We maintain safe and affordable long-term supportive housing. Often people with mental illness require periodic hospitalization during the acute phases of their illness. In our housing, tenants retain their right to return home in spite of these hospitalizations. Providing stable, well-maintained housing reduces the trauma of losing one’s home during hospitalizations and allows a speedy return to the community.

For information on how to help support MHHF in providing these life-changing services, please visit our Donations page.