About

Learn more about the HHRC Team and our National Partners

HHRC was established in August 2020 with funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Operated by Policy Research, Inc., HHRC works in partnership with national experts in homelessness, mental health, and substance use services to be a centralized hub of easily accessible, no-cost training for health and housing professionals in evidence-based practices that contributes to housing stability, recovery, and an end to homelessness.

HHRC provides training on housing and treatment models focused on adults, children, and families who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and have a serious mental illness (SMI) and/or serious emotional disturbance (SED), substance use disorders (SUD), and/or co-occurring disorders (COD).

Online Courses

HHRC online courses are free, self-paced, and cover foundational-level information about evidence-based practices in housing and health. Courses include reflective activities that support trainees in identifying how they will put the training into practice. All courses are accredited for continuing education units (CEUs) through the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

Webinars

All HHRC webinars are available at no cost, and recordings are available on the HHRC website. HHRC webinars cover various topical areas that promote best practices for serving individuals experiencing homelessness with behavioral health conditions(s). All webinar recordings have captions available in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation.

Additional Resources: Toolkits and Practice Briefs

All resources can be found on the Knowledge and Resources page of the HHRC website and are available in both English and Spanish. Resources include toolkits, practice briefs, fact sheets, and videos.

Key Staff

Kristin Lupfer
: Project Director

Kristin Lupfer, M.S.W., is Vice President for Housing and Income Supports at Policy Research Associates, Inc. (PRA) and Director of SAMHSA's Homeless and Housing Resource Center (HHRC). She currently directs SAMHSA's PATH Data Exchange and facilitates Homeless Response Systems Mappings for communities across the country. Ms. Lupfer holds an M.S.W. from Columbia University and began her career in direct practice with people who were homeless in New York City and Atlanta.

Alisha Fletcher
: Project Associate

Alisha Fletcher joined SAMHSA’s Homeless and Housing Resource Center in 2022 and supports the dissemination of best and emerging practices in working with individuals who are homeless and living with substance use and/or serious mental illness. Alisha also serves as a facilitator for PRA’s Systems Mapping and Training Center, guiding communities through the creation of a visual tool representing their homeless services landscape, then identifying gaps and action planning to meet shared goals. In addition to her expertise in housing and homelessness, Alisha works closely with SAMHSA’s Service Members, Veterans, and their Family Members Technical Assistance Center, allowing her...