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Housing First is a proven evidence-based approach to addressing homelessness. However, programs operating under the Housing First model do not receive the necessary funding to meet the needs of all people experiencing homelessness. In this study, we…

Overview of the evidence in support of rapid rehousing.

This report serves to illustrate the state of research on rapid rehousing (in 2015), and includes a nice overview of what rapid re-housing is (with graphics), what things we know, and what remains to be researched.

NAEH Factsheet on housing first.

NLIHC factsheet about housing first, includes a brief definition and answers to common questions.

Fact sheet, provides easily digestible evidence of the benefits of housing first over treatment first or abstinence programs, across a variety of indicators.

FAQ answering whether supportive housing is cost effective (more expensive than a traditional shelter system).

The annual Point-in-Time count of homelessness is an event that invites coverage from local outlets. It is an opportunity to report on the state of homelessness in a community and efforts to address it. This guidance is intended to equip journalists…

Call to action around fighting for housing first, with accompanying myth-busting/reminders that serve as a more advanced and nuanced description of what Housing First is.

Visualization and links to external studies that provide evidence for and against housing first.

Objectives:Permanent supportive housing provides safe, stable housing for people with mental and substance use disorders who are homeless or disabled. This article describes permanent supportive housing and reviews research.
Methods:Authors reviewed…