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Overview and benefits of supportive housing
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Supportive housing is explained as permanent affordable housing for individuals and families who have experienced long-term homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. It provides integrated services to assist vulnerable populations, especially those with severe mental illness and substance use disorders.
- Supportive housing has proven results in fostering greater stability, self-sufficiency, and improved health and mental health.
- Approximately 94% of available supportive housing units are occupied by long-term tenants.
Craig Retchless
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Supportive housing provides permanent affordable housing for individuals and families who have experienced long term homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness.
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Supportive housing provides a continuum of integrated services to assist vulnerable individuals and families transitioning from homelessness, especially those with severe mental illness and substance use disorders.
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Proven results show that supportive housing fosters greater stability, self sufficiency, and overall improved health and mental health.
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Approximately 94% of available supportive housing units are occupied by long term tenants.