How States Can Use SAMHSA Block Grants
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Acknowledgements
The document was produced by Policy Research Associates, under contract
No. 280-99-0601, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Frances Randolph served
as the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) Government Project Officer.
Numerous people contributed to the development of this report. Francine
Williams, M.A., Policy Research Associates, and William Tuthill wrote and
edited this document. Bruce Emery, Bob Reeg, Mary Elizabeth May, Hank
Balderama, Marian Bland, Michael Cardoza, Joan Disare, Peter Gaumond, and
Nancy Nickerson provided information for the case studies.
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The content of this publication does not necessarily reflect the views or
policies of CMHS, SAMHSA, or DHHS.
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Recommended Citation
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. How States Can Use SAMHSA Block Grants to Support Services to People Who are Homeless. DHHS Pub. No. SMA 04-3871. Rockville, MD: Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2003.
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Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
State Strategies to Support Services for People Who Are Homeless
Make homelessness and housing issues a priority
Develop a plan and build capacity
Implement your plan
Monitor performance
Supporting Services to People with Substance Use Disorders Who Are Homeless
Providing case management and housing assistance in New York
Promoting partnerships and collaboration in Illinois
Using performance standards in Massachusetts
Supporting Services to People with Mental Illnesses Who Are Homeless
Creating linkages with the criminal justice system in Maryland
Making housing a local priority in Ohio
Influencing local priorities in Washington
Appendix
SMA04-3871
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