Providing Housing and Housing Supports to Individuals with Mental Illnesses

Having safe and affordable housing is a critical need for individuals with serious mental illnesses to help them recover and live in their own communities. State Mental Health Authorities (SMHAs) work with local governments, other state agencies, and provider organizations to help develop and provide appropriate housing options for individuals with mental illnesses. This report reviews the roles of SBHAs in supporting housing services for individuals with mental illness, the types of housing services and supports supplied, and major funding sources used for housing.

All Profiles reports are available online at www.nri-inc.org/profiles. SMHA staff have access to additional supporting data for each of the public reports via the Profiles restricted access website.