As used in this chapter, "eligible person" means either of the following:

1. (1) An individual with:

   1. (A) a serious and persistent mental illness;
   2. (B) a chronic chemical addiction; or

   3. (C) a serious and persistent mental illness with a co-occurring chronic chemical addiction;

      resulting in a housing crisis for the individual.

2. (2) An individual:

   1. (A) with:

      1. (i) a serious and persistent mental illness;
      2. (ii) a chronic chemical addiction; or
      3. (iii) a serious and persistent mental illness with a co-occurring chronic chemical addiction; and

   2. (B) who:

      1. (i) is exiting a residential treatment program or is living in an institution or other restrictive setting; and
      2. (ii) could, with stable and affordable housing, along with community and home based supports, live independently in the community.

As added by P.L.103-2017, SEC.1.