Beyond Four Walls: Housing First as a Foundation for Recovery and Stability

Recent criticism overlooks the proven effectiveness of strategies like Housing First and harm reduction in ending homelessness. 

Girl setting up apartment for permanent supportive housing

Since 1979, DESC has been a recognized national leader in implementing innovative and cost-effective strategies that end chronic homelessness.  One proven strategy is Housing First — the approach that offers immediate, low-barrier, and long-term stable housing paired with comprehensive behavioral health, medical, and support services to help people achieve lasting stability. 

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