What is the Homeless Programs Branch?
The Homeless Programs Branch serves the treatment, support services, and housing needs of homeless persons with mental illnesses. The Branch administers programs to assist States and localities in helping homeless persons with mental illnesses gain access to mental health treatment, primary health care, substance abuse treatment, legal assistance, access entitlements, and other supports, while they make the transition from homelessness. What are the goals of the Homeless Programs Branch? To break the cycle of homelessness by providing access to community care and effective mental health services. To identify approaches that work to prevent and to end homelessness among persons with serious mental illnesses. To encourage communities to integrate fragmented services to better serve the multiple needs of the homeless population. Who does the Homeless Programs Branch serve? The Homeless Programs Branch provides funding to States to serve and support homeless persons with mental illness and
