Connecticut Block Grant Recovery Program - Assistance with Security Deposit and Utilities

Provides security deposit and payment for utility arrearages.

Eligibility: 

Any person receiving services from a DMHAS-funded program is eligible with a psychiatric disorder, substance use disorder or co-occurring disorder.

Guidelines were expanded from requiring a CT BOS CoC verification form to also include a letter from the provider attesting to the person’s status as being homeless or being at a real risk of homelessness.

• Notice
• Client Application for Security Deposit
• Client Application for Utility Supports

Connecticut Block Grant Recovery Program - Assistance with Furniture and Appliances 

Eligibility: 

Open to DMHAS-funded SUD providers only.

• Notice
• Agency Furniture/Appliance Payment Request Form

Connecticut Block Grant Recovery Program - Assistance with Telehealth Equipment

Eligibility: 

Open to both DMHAS-funded Mental Health Providers and DMHAS-funded SUD providers.

• Notice
• Telehealth Equipment Payment Request Form

Connecticut Block Grant Recovery Programs - Assistance with Recovery Support Resources (RSR)

Eligibility:

Any DMHAS-funded provider can access these funds on behalf of specific client/clients. Rationale should speak to how the request will assist the client in their recovery such as increasing job skills, physical health, education, etc.

• Notice
• Request Form for Recovery Support Resources

Connecticut Block Grant Recovery Program - Short-Term Recovery Housing Vouchers

Eligibility:

Open to SUD providers to apply on behalf of clients with a substance use disorder for temporary stay (up to 60 days) in a DMHAS contracted sober house. Open to those individuals not eligible for BHRP-B (HUSKY D), open to those who do not have the financial means to pay for sober housing or do not have HUSKY D.

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• SUPPORTED RECOVERY HOUSING SERVICES - APPLICATION FOR CT BLOCK GRANT RECOVERY PROGRAM FUNDING