supportive housing
Permanent Supportive Housing
- There is a critical need for affordable and permanent supportive housing for all Floridians, especially those living with serious mental illness.
- Florida ranks 4th in the lack of available supportive housing, behind Texas, California, and New York.
- A safe home is a prerequisite for recovery.
Lack of Supportive Housing Contributes to:
- Increased Hospital and Jail Costs
- Homelessness
- Overpopulation in Jails and Prisons
- Overutilization of Emergency Rooms and Hospitals
Affordable Supportive Housing Leads to:
- Recovery and Overcoming Symptoms of Mental Illness
- Employment and Volunteering
- Higher Quality of Life
- Ability to Contribute to the Community
See webinar slides and recording from the Florida Advocates for Behavioral Health’s webinar
“Mental Health Recovery Starts with Safe Housing.”
https://www.floridaadvocates.org/general-9
See “How to Search for Housing for SMI in Florida” below.
Also visit https://floridahousingsearch.org/
FLMHAC supported the Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s 2023 Statewide Permanent Supportive Housing Workgroup as they developed a Plan for Supportive Housing. We would like to see the plan implemented.
Read the report here: Statewide Plan for Permanent Supportive Housing
