Many people experiencing homelessness benefit from interventions that package housing (rental) assistance with case management and other wraparound supportive services. Programs with a particular focus on serving people experiencing homelessness that could fund such wraparound services include:
- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Continuum of Care (CoC)
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) programs, including Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH), Treatment for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness (TIEH), and Grants for the Benefit of Homeless Individuals (GBHI)
- The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)’s Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Healthcare for the Homeless program
There are, however, many additional federal programs that can serve people experiencing homelessness, even if they are not specifically targeted to this population. This HUD resource provides an overview of federal health programs and resources that communities and housing providers can leverage to provide supportive services to help people experiencing homelessness transition to and sustain their housing.
For more resources, visit the Housing and Services Resource Center’s homelessness topic webpage.