HHS and HUD Shift to 'Treatment First' Approach for Homelessness, Addiction, and Mental Illness

The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a new 'Treatment First' approach to homelessness. This policy moves away from 'Housing First' by prioritizing treatment, recovery, and self-sufficiency, pairing safe housing with services for addiction and serious mental illness.