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

Jen Elder
: Director

For over 17 years, Jen has worked extensively with local, state, and federal leaders to implement policies and evidence-based practices that support individuals with serious mental illness and substance use disorders in gaining income and housing stability. She is the past Chair and Policy Chair of the American Public Health Association’s Caucus on Homelessness and previously served as the National Policy and Partnerships Coordinator at the SAMHSA SOAR TA Center. She received her M.Sc. in Development Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, UK.