The Social Support Act (Wmo) regulates help and support forcitizens, so that they can live in dependently at home for as long as possible and continue top articipate in society. From 1 January 2015, municipalities are responsible for supporting the self-reliance and participation of people with disabilities, chronic psychological or psycho social problems. Support must be aimed at enabling people to remain in the irown living environment for as long as possible. Municipalities meet the need for sheltered housing and shelter for people with psychological or psychosocial problems or for people who have left their home situation, whetheror not in connection with risks to their safety as a result of domestic violence.
Source: https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0035362/2021-07-01