Corporation for Supportive Housing Learn more about the hidden costs of homelessness . Compare the costs of homelessness and supportive housing. Learn about supportive housing . Understand how the cycle of homelessness plays out in one person's life . While nearly everyone thinks widespread homelessness is a human tragedy, few realize that it is also extremely expensive.
Homelessness creates or exacerbates health problems, mental health issues and addiction.
Even fewer people realize that there is a solution. It's called supportive housing. It marries decent affordable permanent housing to health care, mental health care, addiction services, and employment assistance all of which are available to tenants where they live.