The New York Times reveals what’s working and what’s not in the cornerstone of Housing First.
The New York Times Headway section has published a helpful primer on one of the most common approaches to reducing homelessness amongst populations with addiction and mental health issues: permanent supportive housing that offers low rents and services on site.
A cornerstone to the Housing First approach, about 400,000 Americans now live in permanent supportive housing.
The Times spent over a year talking to residents and staff at a supportive housing complex in the Bronx called the Lenniger. They reported six key takeaways from that time:
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Permanent supportive housing tries to meet a formerly homeless person’s needs under one roof
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Permanent supportive housing keeps people housed.
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It works by making it as easy as possible for people to stay
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Its permissiveness has stirred political backlash
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In New York City, demand far outstrips supply
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Permanent supportive housing is no panacea
Read the Times’ full report on what’s working — and not — in permanent supportive housing at the link below.
FULL STORY: Six Things to Know About Permanent Supportive Housing
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