Housing for Young Adult

[loveandcare]

Not sure if anyone can help, and of course every state in America is probably very different, but if anyone has any ideas, please let me know... .

We are looking for options for housing for our daughter. She is 18. I know that is very young to move out, but I don't think I can tolerate the behavior fro much longer so I would at least like to know what our options are. She is, quite frankly, unemployable. Her BPD makes her dysfunctional regarding a job. I believe she would qualify for disability. I just don't know where to turn or what to ask for.

Ideas? Thoughts?
Thank you

Our objective is to better understand the struggles our child faces and to learn the skills to improve our relationship and provide a supportive environment and also improve on our own emotional responses, attitudes and effectiveness as a family leaders

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi Loveandcare,

There is often a waiting list but I've found a few "transitional" housing places in my area for people with mental illnesses. Often they accept Medicaid.

Medicaid would be easy for her to qualify for. Disability is a great option but I've heard it can take up to 18 months to be approved, and it's more difficult to qualify with mental illness than physical disability. That's anecdotal though, I have no experience with it.

You may also want to look into Job Corps for her.

[loveandcare]

Thank you! I will look into these!~