The link between health outcomes and homelessness or lack of affordable housing has not disappeared. With changes in federal policy on the horizon, gain an update on housing support services, opportunities for specialty health care providers serving these vulnerable populations, and innovative programs that are making it work. Hear from national experts and case studies of successful housing programs.
Discover the work of ACMH, Inc., a not-for-profit founded in 1973. They will discuss their housing programs with a rehabilitative focus licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health since 1979. ACMH, Inc. focuses on adults with serious mental health illnesses, equipping them with the skills they need for increased independence.
This session will discuss:
- Sources of funding for bricks and mortar, rental subsidies, and service delivery
- Best practice-supported housing models
- How states and specialty providers are operationalizing new housing service models through Medicaid