For caseworkers and referral professionals

Everything needed to make a referral.

Download the Calm Waters referral and placement resource packet, confirm the housing model with the applicant, and submit an authorized referral. A referral is an application—not an approval or bed reservation.

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Referral & placement resource packet

Share the approved PDF with referral teams or keep a copy for your records.

Download PDF
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Submit a referral

Use the caseworker path when the applicant has authorized you to submit and receive updates.

Start caseworker referral
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Check an application

Use the application ID, applicant last name, and phone number to see the current status.

Check application status

What to confirm before referring

Independent livingNon-medical furnished shared housing for adults who can manage daily living independently.
Shared settingThe applicant understands the shared-home and shared-bedroom model.
Michigan requestsHousing requests are accepted statewide; operated availability is location-specific.
Review requiredEvery request remains subject to application, screening, fit, and availability review.

The referral process

  1. 1Confirm the modelReview the packet with the applicant and confirm that shared independent living may fit.
  2. 2Submit with permissionProvide the applicant’s contact details and record authorization for caseworker updates.
  3. 3Keep the application IDUse it for status checks and respond if Calm Waters requests more information.

Need another housing or support option? Search the community directory when Calm Waters is not the right model.

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