The most immediate way to end someone’s homelessness is by helping them access permanent housing with services. Housing First is housing + supportive services and supports the idea that everyone is ready for the next best fit housing for their personal needs at the time.

Housing First is person-centered and guided by the belief that people need basic necessities like food and a place to live before attending to other fundamental needs like participating in substance use disorder treatment, mental health care, and seeking employment.

Housing First is a nationally-proven approach to ending homelessness. It is based on the understanding that personal choice is valuable in housing selection and supportive service participation. Data from National Alliance to End Homelessness shows exercising that choice is more likely to make people successful in remaining housed and improving their lives.