Visclosky Announces HUD Grant to Regional Mental Health

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Pete Visclosky announced federal funding has been awarded to Regional Mental Health, also known as Southlake Community Mental Health Center, Inc., to support the construction of low-income housing for persons with disabilities.

The award, granted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, will be used to construct a safe, affordable 15-unit apartment building located in Griffith, Indiana. The building will be constructed according to the federally recognized Enterprise Green Communities Initiative which includes environmentally sustainable materials, energy efficiency and green development standards.

Regional Mental Health Center President Robert Krumwied stated, “This is a wonderful program in that it provides disabled individuals who have at one time been homeless, or have been living in substandard conditions, the opportunity to have clean, safe, affordable housing and also receive the services necessary to be able to live independently.”      

Visclosky said, “I commend Regional Mental Health’s efforts to secure funding that will provide disabled individuals a better quality of life through affordable housing and improved services. I hope others will look to Regional Mental Health’s example and follow their direction.”

The award totals $2,553,100, which includes $159,900 in rental subsidies for tenants. Along with this federal award, Regional Mental Health will contribute an additional $741,892.