Critical Questions for the Development of Housing that Supports Recovery

• By: Michael B. Friedman, LMSW Public Policy Analyst and Mental Health Advocate
• January 22nd, 2024
• abstinence, deinstitutionalization, harm reduction, housing, mental illness, permanent housing, recovery, substance use disorder, transitional housing, Winter 2024 Issue
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There is no doubt that housing supports recovery – i.e., having a satisfying life as a person with a serious mental illness depends first and foremost on having a decent place to live – but many people need help to have decent housing. Amazingly, that was not recognized in the initial phase...