ADULTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS

HOUSING RESOURCES FOR ADULTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS: 

Key Contact Points to Begin the Application Process

Because permanent supportive housing requires a professional intake assessment to determine eligibility and place candidates on county waitlists, connect with these key entry points:

Salt Lake County Aging & Adult Services (Housing Liaison) 385-468-3200
Provides specialized senior housing intake counseling, assists 55+ individuals with application barriers, and coordinates local resources.

Valley Behavioral Health Intake 801-263-7100
Primary county provider for Medicaid-funded adult mental health housing and case management.

Housing Connect (Supportive Housing) 801-284-4400
Manages County vouchers and permanent supportive housing programs.

Utah 211 / Community Action Dial 2-1-1
Provides access to Coordinated Entry system assessments if the individual is unhoused or at immediate risk.

Priority Action Steps

1. Schedule a Housing Counseling Intake: Call Salt Lake County Aging & Adult Services at 385-468-3200. Ask directly to speak with their Housing Liaison Program. They assist older adults in filling out targeted senior housing applications and navigating individual waitlists free of charge.

2. Establish/Confirm OPTUM / Medicaid Mental Health Case Management: If the individual already has an established psychiatrist or therapist in Salt Lake County (via Optum/Medicaid), request a direct referral to a Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) program or Targeted Case Management team. Most dedicated supportive housing beds require a provider-submitted referral packet.

3. Explore Coordinated Entry: If current housing is unstable or facing imminent loss, request a Coordinated Entry assessment through 211 or Utah Community Action to gain placement priority for County supportive housing waitlists.