ESL 325 (Muther) - Research Project

HHS is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and supporting the delivery of essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. As such, the delivery of treatment and services to persons experiencing homelessness is included in the activities of the Department.

The Alliance works to prevent and end homelessness by improving policy, building capacity and educating opinion leaders.

The Law Center is the only national legal group dedicated to ending and preventing homelessness.

SAMHSA supports programs that prevent homelessness and increase access to permanent housing for people with mental and/or substance use disorders.

See p. 6 for housing and shelter resources.

The State of Homelessness in America 2016 is the sixth in a series of reports charting progress in ending homelessness in the United States. It examines trends in homelessness, populations at risk of homelessness, and homelessness assistance in America.