Knowledge & Resources

This Learning Community for HUD Rural and Unsheltered grantees will focus on supporting Continuums of Care (CoCs) in understanding and building cross-system partnerships that address the needs of individuals and families impacted by substance use and/or mental disorders among those experiencing unsheltered homelessness and homelessness in rural areas.

This guide compiles introductory resources offered by HHRC into an orientation guide for new professionals. These resources provide introductions to substance use, serious mental illness, achieving and maintaining housing, and treatment and engagement models.

In this three-part series, attendees will learn innovative ways to center equity and the perspective of those with lived experience to support individuals experiencing homelessness with behavioral health needs in securing and sustaining affordable housing and supportive services that meet their needs and preferences.