About this resource:
Source: The Guide to Community Preventive Services
Last Reviewed: June 2019
Workgroups: Social Determinants of Health Workgroup
The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends Permanent Supportive Housing with Housing First to promote health for people who are experiencing homelessness and have a disabling condition. Housing First programs provide regular, subsidized housing for an unlimited period of time to people experiencing homelessness when the head of household has a disabling condition — like HIV or a mental health or substance use problem. Program participants do not have to be “housing ready,” but once they have housing, they’re encouraged — though not required — to stay sober. CPSTF found that Housing First programs:
- Decrease homelessness
- Increase housing stability
- Improve quality of life
- Reduce hospitalization and emergency department visits
- Improve health and reduce the risk of death for people with HIV
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Suggested Citation
Guide to Community Preventive Services. (2019). Social Determinants of Health: Permanent Supportive Housing with Housing First (Housing First Programs). Retrieved from https://www.thecommunityguide.org/findings/social-determinants-health-housing-first-programs.html