Housing is widely understood to be a social determinant of health, yet behavioral health crisis response systems and homelessness systems operate separately, impeding holistic approaches to stabilization. Stronger coordination between these systems can enhance the power of available resources, mitigate crises, and promote recovery for individuals experiencing homelessness with behavioral health needs. Collectively authored by TAC and SAMHSA, this brief suggests strategies to enhance crisis care through multilevel coordination and describes practical approaches that systems of care can deploy to strengthen collaboration.

Learn more, and download this resource in English or Spanish, at the SAMHSA Homeless Housing & Resource Center.