HHS and HUD Announce 'Treatment First' Policy Shift for Homelessness and Addiction

The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) unveiled a new 'Treatment First' approach to address homelessness, addiction, and mental illness. This policy marks a departure from the previous 'Housing First' model, prioritizing treatment, recovery, and self-sufficiency alongside housing. The initiative aligns with President Trump's Executive Order 14321, 'Ending Crime and Disorder on America's Streets,' and includes a $100 million HHS investment for outreach, treatment, and housing connections.