HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS

The Housing Group at AHP helps the federal government, states, and nonprofit organizations plan, develop, finance, and operate supportive housing for people with mental illnesses, people who are homeless, and people who have co-occurring disorders. Staff can:

• Assess the political, social, legal, and economic environment to plan for supportive housing

• Develop strategies for policy and system change

• Incorporate “housing first” principles in system design and program operations

• Develop transition plans to move individuals from institutions or congregate settings to integrated, community housing

• Incorporate employment services as a key element of the housing model

• Integrate relevant laws (e.g., disability discrimination, health care, criminal justice)

• Design and implement research and evaluation plans

• Create management information systems for housing providers

• Address the needs of special populations (e.g., people with co-occurring disorders, trauma survivors) in housing design and management

• Develop program manuals and train staff in the use of best practices

The Housing Group can create a complete housing plan from conception to operation, or can help with any specific piece of a project.

Cross Cutting Initiatives | Employment Program Development | Co-Occurring Disorders | Criminal Justice | Substance Abuse Prevention

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