The Unified Supportive Housing System (USHS) is a new collaboration between the ADAMH Board, Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, and the Community Shelter Board. The new system will target single adults, couples, and families with children that experience long-term homelessness and have at least one household member who has a chronic disability or disabling condition.

The goals of the new system include strengthening and simplifying the current permanent supportive housing system, increasing the number of clients served, and bringing more resources into the community. Other goals include greater client and provider access to supportive housing units, matching clients with the right services and the right housing for their needs, and encouraging clients to reach the greatest level of independence that they are capable of achieving.

The development of the Unified Supportive Housing System includes two pilot housing projects: Community Housing Network’s SouthPoint Place, which opened in the fall of 2008, and National Church Residences’ Commons at Buckingham, which will open in the fall of 2009. The third part of the pilot process is the move-up component, which will assist qualified clients by providing subsidies, financial supports and other assistance for transition from supportive housing to other permanent housing.

The Unified Supportive Housing System has received funding from the Osteopathic Heritage Foundations, the Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, and the ADAMH Board.

 USHS FAQ 

 Provider Focus Group Notes  

 Consumer Focus Group Notes