Engaged Social Housing: Sustainable Models for Housing and Clinical Services in Supportive Housing
This white paper describes and advocates for Engaged Social Housing, a reimagined service model that integrates housing resources and behavioral health services with an expectation of service engagement. This approach restores housing and treatment as interdependent elements of client recovery and stability for those with high acuity behavioral health needs. Our region's truth is that the practice of Housing First without ready access to the appropriate behavioral health services is failing our sickest, most vulnerable people.
Sharon Meieran’s Approach to Homelessness in Multnomah County
Executive Summary of Sharon Meieran’s approach to homelessness and proposed recommendations for Multnomah County.
Where Does the Money Come From?
Billions are flowing into Portland’s homelessness response—but the tangled web of agencies, taxes, and overhead makes it nearly impossible to track where the money actually goes. This blog breaks down the funding maze behind shelters, housing, and health services—and reveals why all that spending still isn’t delivering results.
A Plan to Address the Source of Unsheltered Homelessness
Portland has spent over a billion dollars fighting homelessness, but without knowing who it’s helping or what people need. This bold new blog proposes a data-driven, person-centered pilot program to finally break the cycle of unsheltered homelessness by starting at the front door.