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6603 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN - 56601
6603 Bemidji Ave N
Bemidji, MN - 56601
Supportive Housing Program, Rental Assistance Program (RAP), Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP), Transitional Housing: BI-CAP owns and/or manages 10 scattered-site transitional housing units throughout Beltrami and Cass Counties. Transitional housing is interim shelter between homelessness and permanent housing for families with children. Utilizing the home visiting model, housing specialists and families work together to overcome barriers, develop skills, and create a permanent housing plan.*** Beltrami County Housing Locator Program: The Housing Locator program works with Serious Mentally Ill individuals who are referred by Beltrami County caseworkers. The Housing Locator works closely with participants to secure housing and assists the client to locate units and work with landlords.*** Emergency Solutions Grant-Rapid Rehousing (ESG-RR): A program funded through MN Department of Human Services designed to get people into housing as soon as possible with minimal time spent homeless. The program provides for short to medium term rental assistance and accompanying case management to address barriers, identify goals and work toward housing stability. Available to those at or below 30% Area Median Income. Tenants must pay 30% of their income toward rent.***HUD Cass County Scattered-Site Rapid Rehousing: Available for homeless families and individuals. Participants in this program find affordable units on the open market and pay 30% of their income towards rent. Services include case management for up to 24 months to address barriers to housing stability.***DHS Long Term Homeless Services Grant: BI-CAP is one of six partners (five Community Action Agencies, and Evergreen Youth & Family Services) implementing the DHS Service Grant. Service dollars are available to households who are experiencing long-term homelessness by MN State definition. To qualify, participants must have experienced one year of consecutive homelessness or have experienced four episodes of homelessness in three years. This program is available in Cass and Beltrami Counties and is funded by the State Department of Human Services.***(DHS)Long Term Homeless Rental Assistance Program (LTH): LTH Rental Assistance is accessible to clients who are experiencing long term homelessness. The program provides a rental subsidy based on income for up to 60 months. The program is available in Cass and Beltrami Counties, has the capacity to serve 75 households and is funded by MN Housing.***Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP): Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds are available in both Cass and Beltrami Counties. A local board for each county, consisting of representatives from various organizations, determines how funds are distributed. BI-CAPs portion is used primarily for first months rent, eviction and foreclosure prevention as well as utility assistance. Portions of the funding are also distributed to other local organizations and agencies such as food shelves, soup kitchens and homeless shelters.***Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH): Permanent Supportive Housing serves homeless individuals with a documented disability. Participants receive a rental subsidy and accompanying support services. PSH is offered in both Beltrami and Cass Counties.***Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): BI-CAP is a SNAP Outreach site to provide information regarding SNAP benefits and assist applicants to apply for food support.
I've been homeless for 1 1/2 years I need assistance immediately.
I'd like to apply for ur long term homeless program