Pathways has provided supportive or transitional housing to 450 people or nearly 10% of the homeless population of Philadelphia, many of whom are now living independently in the community. In 2016, Pathways initiated two housing programs that exclusively serve individuals experiencing opioid use disorder (OUD). Case managers at Pathways often accompany program participants to doctor appointments or courthouse summons. In addition to housing, Pathways to Housing PA provides integrated health services, community engagement, skills building, and employment assistance to chronically homeless individuals living with mental health disorders and addiction in Philadelphia. Pathways to Housing PA uses a Housing First model to provides homes to people without the precondition of sobriety-a model that has led to discontinued substance use, greater participation in job training programs, and fewer days of hospitalization. In addition, nearly half of homeless adults also live with an untreated mental health disorder or substance use disorder. Yet on any given night, over 500,000 in the U.S. A stable housing environment is a critical component of our ability to live happy, healthy lives.
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