Housing and Homeless Services

The PATH (Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) program is authorized under Sec. 521 (290cc-21) of the Public Health Service Act. Funds are distributed on a formula basis by the federal Center for Mental Health Services.

Services to be Supported by PATH
Outreach; screening, diagnostic assessment and treatment; habitation and rehabilitation; community mental health services; outpatient alcohol or drug treatment (for clients with serious mental illness); staff training; case management; referrals for primary health services, job training, educational services (including HIV prevention activities), and relevant housing services; assistance in obtaining income support services including SSI and representative payee per appropriate regulations; housing services including planning for housing; technical assistance in applying for housing assistance; and improving coordination of housing and services and the costs of matching individuals with appropriate housing and services.

Please review the following Public Housing Authority Survey:

"Identifying Best Practices in Public Housing for People Who are Homeless and Have a Mental Disability; The Role of Engagement and Collaboration: A Survey of Public Housing Authorities and PATH Programs in Four States." (PDF 330K)

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