Matrix: Homelessness Services

Web Resources

The Internet offers a wide variety of on-line resources for understanding and ending homelessness. Resources provide information on effective services, policy, and ways to end homelessness.

Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)

The PATH Program is a formula grant program in the 50 States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and four U.S. Territories. It supports service delivery to individuals with serious mental illnesses as well as individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders who are homeless.

The National Resource Center on Homelessness and Mental Illness

The National Resource Center on Homelessness and Mental Illness is the only national center specifically focused on the effective organization and delivery of services for people who are homeless and have serious mental illnesses.

Mental-Health Related Websites

Many governmental agencies, private organizations, universities and research organizations offer valuable on-line resources for addressing the needs of persons who are homeless and have mental illnesses and/or substance abuse disorders. SAMHSA has references for many of these sites at:

SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center
The Information Center presents information on the work of SAMHSA's Center for Mental Health Services, including the PATH program and recent discretionary grant programs.

Substance-Abuse Related Websites

Many governmental agencies, private organizations, universities and research organizations offer valuable on-line resources for addressing the needs of persons who are homeless and have mental illnesses and/or substance abuse disorders. SAMHSA has references for many of these sites at:

SAMHSA’s Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
(A Part of SAMHSA)

SAMHSA’s Center for Substance Abuse Treatment
(A Part of SAMHSA)