DDAP Releases Report on Housing Access Among People Who Use Drugs

The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW), in partnership with the Department of Community Health and Prevention at Drexel University’s Dornsife School of Public Health, has released a new report, “Housing Access Among People Who Use Drugs in Pennsylvania.” The report explores the intersection of homelessness and substance use across the Commonwealth.

Key topics include:

Prevalence of homelessness in the United States and Pennsylvania;
Substance use among people experiencing homelessness in the United States and Pennsylvania;
Housing availability;
Results from a survey of 137 housing providers assessing availability and barriers for people who use drugs; and
Best practices for increasing housing access for people who use drugs.

SEOW brings together governmental and non-governmental partners statewide to inform state and community decisions on substance use and behavioral health programs, practices, and policies across Pennsylvania. To view previous SEOW reports, visit DDAP’s Document Library.

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