Ending Homelessness for People With Mental Illnesses and Co-Occurring Disorders

Homelessness is a growing social injustice in the United States. On any given night, approximately 600,000 Americans are homeless and more than 2 million people are homeless throughout the year. According to conservative estimates, one-third of people who are homeless have serious mental illnesses, and more than one-half also have substance use disorders.

Despite the grim statistics, studies show that supported housing is an effective option for communities working to meet the needs of people with mental health disorders who are homeless. In fact, people who are homeless and have mental illnesses or co-occurring disorders are more likely to recover and stay off the streets if they have access to supported housing programs. Supported housing offers stable homes and services such as mental and physical health treatment, supported education and employment, peer support, daily living skills training and money management instruction. more...(304kb pdf)

For more information, contact:
National Mental Health Association
2000 N. Beauregard Street, 6th Floor
Alexandria, VA  22311
Phone 800-969-NMHA (6642)
TTY 800-433-5959
Fax 703-684-5968
Email: infoctr@nmha.org

• Homelessness homepage

• Homelessness: Reviewing the Facts

• Fact Sheet on Children and Homelessness

• Homeless Programs Funding

• Homelessness Programs Operated by Affiliates

• Links to Information on Homelessness

National Mental Health Association
2000 N. Beauregard Street, 6th Floor
Alexandria, VA 22311
Phone 703/684-7722
Fax 703/684-5968
Mental Health Resource Center 800/969-NMHA
TTY Line 800/433-5959