ANN V. DENTON, M.Ed. Director of Housing Ann Denton is a recognized expert on homelessness, mental illness, system change and housing issues for people with mental and other disabilities. She provides technical assistance to states and communities in many areas, including the development of Continuum of Care plans, strategic planning, project development and monitoring, prioritization, service coordination and operation of housing and service systems. Ms. Denton’s areas of expertise include permanent supportive housing, discharge planning, prevention strategies, and access to mainstream services. At AHP, Ms. Denton directs projects and activities related to housing, homelessness, mental health, system change, and substance abuse services. Training and technical assistance is provided to states, communities, advocates, and providers in the areas of homelessness (including Continuum of Care planning and operation), housing, supports and services, advocacy, program implementation and operation, planning, resource development, and strategic partnerships through contracts managed by Ms. Denton. She also provides consultation to states and communities regarding homelessness, particularly chronic homelessness. At the state level, Ms Denton currently serves as a member of the Texas Interagency Council on Homelessness and as a member of the State of Texas Policy Academy team focused on Access to Mainstream Services for People who are Chronically Homeless. Ms. Denton also serves on the State Promoting Independence Advisory Committee (Olmstead). As chair of the Housing Committee, she helped secure a $2 million per year commitment of housing assistance funds. She served as the Director of Housing and Residential Services for the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation for 10 years, developing a statewide supported housing/housing first program.
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