Mental and Substance Use Disorders and Homelessness Resources

Larkin Street Youth Services staff discuss social inclusion of youth experiencing homelessness who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT).

A discussion of progress and next steps for the federal Opening Doors initiative, and the importance of integrated care and collaboration.

A panel of national experts on homelessness, health care, and public policy discuss the impact of health financing legislation and funding through Medicaid.

A discussion on how to identify and address suicidal thoughts and behaviors among people with substance use disorders.

Learn about a New York-based peer-run wellness program, which emphasizes empowerment, social inclusion, and collaboration.

Learn how the T-HARP program made behavioral health treatment accessible for people in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Service provider collaboration, peer support, and a Housing First approach help improve outcomes for people experiencing chronic homelessness in Kentucky.

Peer specialists play a role in treatment models that combine service provision and evidence-based practices to promote recovery.

Case managers find that outreach and trust can reduce rates of new HIV/AIDS infections in minority men in Texas and help them accept substance use treatment.