Supportive Housing
Overview
Our programs combine affordable housing with 24-hour onsite services, so people have the support and resources they need to focus on their goals, health and housing stability.
Touchstone partners with agencies that build and manage permanent housing for people with low incomes for our supportive housing programs.
Minnehaha Commons
Minnehaha Commons provides permanent supportive housing with 24-hour onsite services for people ages 55 and older who have experienced homelessness and may have a mental or physical health condition.
Touchstone offers customized living, housekeeping, medication management, assisted transportation and housing support services with 24-hour onsite staff for individual support, crisis assistance, and community referrals at Minnehaha Commons.
Comprehensive services are voluntary, flexible, and tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Residents may participate in program activities, including a community garden, art and music therapy and community events.
Minnehaha Commons is accessible and offers 44 studio apartments. It is located at 3001 E Lake Street in Minneapolis.
Apartments include a housing subsidy, kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom space. Furnishings include a dining table and chairs, bed, dresser, and side chair. The building has a 24-hour front desk, laundry, and community room.
• Single adult, ages 55 years or older
• Meet homeless criteria
• Meet eligibility for housing subsidy and lease
• Referred through Hennepin County Coordinated Entry System (CES)
Minnehaha Commons referrals are made by Hennepin County Coordinated Entry System (CES). CES makes referrals to Minnehaha Commons and other housing programs, based on an individual assessment of need.
For additional information, please contact mc@touchstonemh.org
Rising Cedar
Rising Cedar Apartments permanent supportive housing with 24-hour onsite services for people who live with a mental illness.
Touchstone offers customized living, housekeeping, medication management, assisted transportation and housing support services with 24-hour onsite staff for individual support, crisis assistance, and community referrals at Rising Cedar Apartments.
Comprehensive services are voluntary, flexible, and tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Residents may participate in program activities, including a community garden, art and music therapy, animal assisted therapy, fitness center, and community events.
Rising Cedar is accessible and offers 40 one-bedroom apartments. It is located at 2308 Snelling Avenue in Minneapolis.
Apartments include a housing subsidy, kitchen, bathroom, living room, bedroom, and storage space. The building has a 24-hour front desk, laundry, and community rooms.
• Single adult, ages 18 or older
• Have a serious mental illness
• In need of 24-hour monitoring and support
• Must be able to complete activities of daily living (ADLs) and if needed, administer insulin independently
• Eligible for a CADI or BI waiver
Referrals are accepted from case managers and other providers.
To learn more about making a referral to Rising Cedar Apartments, contact CHReferrals@touchstonemh.org or (612) 314-1000.
New Hope
New Hope Apartments provide permanent supportive housing with 24-hour onsite services for people who live with a mental illness.
Touchstone offers customized living, housekeeping, medication management, assisted transportation and housing support services with 24-hour onsite staff for individual support, crisis assistance, and community referrals at New Hope Apartments.
Comprehensive services are voluntary, flexible, and tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Residents may participate in program activities, including a community garden, art and music therapy, animal assisted therapy, and community events.
New Hope Apartments offer shared three or four bedroom townhomes for 16 people. It is located at 7376 Bass Lake Road in New Hope. The building has laundry and community rooms.
Apartments have individual bedrooms, shared living room, bathroom, and kitchen. Residents at New Hope must be able to use stairs and walk between apartment buildings.
• Single adult, age 18 or older
• Have a serious mental illness
• In need of 24-hour monitoring and support
• Must be able to complete activities of daily living (ADLs) and if needed, administer insulin independently
• Eligible for a CADI or BI waiver
Referrals are accepted from case managers and other providers.
To learn more about making a referral to New Hope Apartments, contact CHReferrals@touchstonemh.org or (763) 536-8134.