We know what it takes to end homelessness. The solutions outlined in Opening Doors are highlighted below.
We know what it takes to end homelessness. The solutions outlined in Opening Doors are highlighted below.
Housing provides a foundation from which a person or family can access the services and supports they need to achieve stability, begin the recovery process, and pursue personal goals.
Click for moreTo treat and manage chronic health and behavioral health conditions that often affect their ability to stay housed and achieve their personal goals, people experiencing homelessness must have access to comprehensive health care.
Click for moreOne of the most effective ways to support individuals as they move out of homelessness and into permanent housing is increasing access to meaningful and sustainable job training and employment.
Click for moreFor children and youth experiencing homelessness, schools can be a lifeline. They provide safety, stability, and a connection to community that can help mitigate the impact of homelessness.
Click for moreAn effective crisis response involves coordinating and reorienting programs and services to a Housing First approach, and emphasizes rapidly connecting individuals and families to permanent housing, while mitigating the traumatic effects of homelessness.
Click for moreOur national data shows that the number of Americans caught in a revolving door between the streets, shelters, and jails may reach the tens of thousands.
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