Permanent Supportive Housing
See Also
The Root Cause of the Homelessness CrisisAt least 25,000 people in Texas experience homelessness. Here's what we know about Texans without homes.California spends billions on homelessness yet the crisis keeps getting worseCalifornia is the U.S. capital for homelessness. What will it take to turn that around?Supportive housing, or Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), is permanent and affordable housing, accompanied by intensive supportive services, such as case management and connection to substance use, mental health, and medical treatment. This type of intervention shows an increase in housing retention and service engagement, and it is less costly for communities because housed people are less likely than those experiencing homelessness to use emergency services, hospitals, jails, and emergency shelters.
The Roadmap Home proposes flexible ongoing funding for local jurisdictions to build supportive housing, among other solutions.
