We serve individuals experiencing particular challenges. A new resident must be able to verify these circumstances with documentation:

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​|       Homelessness         |      Low Income or SSI/SSDI       |       Mental Health Diagnosis       |

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Furthermore a potential resident must:

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• Be at least 18 years of age.

• Be willing and able to participate in: group or individual therapy, community meetings (M-F), and community life for the duration of their stay.

• Be ambulatory, not requiring nursing care, and physically capable of contributing to household work (chores, meal preparation, etc).

• Have already secured, or be in the process of securing SSI or SSDI benefits.

• Be able to pay ⅓ of their income as rent, plus $200 to contribute to communal food, household goods, and other program expenses.

• Be clinically stable--no recent violent outbursts; cooperative with medical care providers treatment plans for at least 30 days.

• Be willing to be screened for past violent history to ensure we keep Casa Milagro a safe place.  

• Be drug and alcohol free for at least 3 months and willing to maintain sobriety for the duration of their stay.