HUD Policy Brief for Health Centers - Housing Choice Vouchers
Understanding the Role and Impact of Housing Policy for Health Centers (Housing Choice Vouchers)
Year Developed: 2018
Resource Type: Publication.Primary Audience: Outreach Staff
Secondary Audience: C-Suite (CEOs, CFO's, CIO, COO's, CMO's, etc)
Language(s): English
Developed by: Corporation for Supportive Housing (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: Health centers need to understand the resources and how to access to support affordable housing for their clients. Federal HUD rental assistance and vouchers provide the necessary supports for housing for low income and vulnerable populations.
Resource Details: Health centers are increasingly addressing the social determinants of health for their patient population through partnerships and linkages to local housing and service resources. The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is a long-standing, critical resource that provides housing stability. Those working in the front lines of health centers can be key partners in linking eligible individuals to sustainable, affordable housing and providing health care to HCV participants.
Resource Topic: Special and Vulnerable Populations
Resource Subtopic: Community, Health, and Housing Partnerships.
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