Washington and Lee University
Pathways to Housing provides immediate and independent housing for persons who are homeless and suffer from psychiatric disorders. The program is based on the belief that housing is a human right and provides independent and permanent apartments without preconditions. Support services are provided 24 hours, seven days a week and comprise of a team of nurses, psychiatrists, wellness specialists, employment specialists, family specialists, social workers and substance abuse specialists.
The Pathways Housing First model is an Evidence-based model that has been proven a success and cost-effective. The model has sparked national and international interest, and many cities across the United States and Canada have implemented the program. Pathways to Housing serves more than 1,300 individuals: 700 in New York, more than 450 in D.C., 135 in Philadelphia, and 65 in Vermont.