Toolkit Coordinating Systems of Care to Provide a Comprehensive Behavioral Health Crisis Response to Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
Published: May 22, 2023
Housing is widely understood to be a social determinant of health in the United States, yet behavioral health crisis response systems and homelessness systems operate separately, impeding holistic approaches to stabilization. Stronger coordination between these systems can enhance the power of available resources, mitigate crises, and promote recovery for individuals experiencing homelessness with behavioral health needs.
This brief suggests strategies to enhance crisis care through multilevel coordination and describes practical approaches that systems of care can deploy to strengthen collaboration. Sections include:
- Crisis Prevention and Early Mitigation
- Enhancing Crisis Response
- Ensuring Continuity Post-Crisis
- Enhancing Community Partnerships
- Opportunities for HUD Continuums of Care and Behavioral Health Systems
This resource is available in English and Spanish.
Related Resource: Webinar: Effective Behavioral Health Crisis Response (February 2023)
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Coordinating Systems of Care to Provide Comprehensive Behavioral Health Crisis Response to Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
English Version (PDF)
Coordinación de sistema de atención para ofrecer una respuesta integral a las crisis de salud conductual en individuos sin techo
Spanish Version (PDF)