Topics: Supportive Housing  |  Technical Assistance  |  Homelessness  |  Housing Affordability

Interactive map of Connecticut's Supportive Housing 
The information in the map is from the Supportive Housing Directory for Connecticut and Rhode Island maintained by the Corporation for Supportive Housing New England Program.

Housing and Homelessness: The Facts (pdf), a workbook of data pertaining to homelessness in Connecticut. It serves as a reference for anyone looking for information on Connecticut homelessness and housing statistics, without having to visit multiple websites.  

2010 State Legislative Session Fact Sheets

- Partnership for Strong Communities 2010 Legislative Priorities
- Supportive Housing Ending Homelessness for Veterans in CT  
- Cost Effective Supportive Housing for Frequent Users of Expensive State Services 
- Supportive Housing is Ending Homelessness in Danbury 
- Supportive Housing: Working to End Homelessness for Families in CT 
- Supportive Housing: Cost Effective, Better Outcomes 

Homelessness and Housing 2009 Federal Priority Fact Sheets 

- Section 811 Reform: The Frank Melville Supportive Housing Investment Act of 2009 
- Fund 200,000 New Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) - Pass Section Eight Voucher Reform Act (SEVRA)  


2009 State Legislative Session Fact Sheets 

- Housing/Homelessness Services: Needed More Than Ever 
- Partnership for Strong Communities 2009 Legislative Priorities 
- Now is the Time for the State to Renew its Committment 
- Next Steps Project Profiles  

Reaching Home Supportive Housing Fact Sheets

- Organizations Dedicated to Supportive Housing in Connecticut
- How Supportive Housing Works 
- Supportive Housing Throughout Connecticut's Communities 
- Connecticut Towns with Supportive Housing (map) 
- Supportive Housing Costs Less Than Alternative Forms of Care (chart) 
- Supportive Housing Is Critical for Low-Income Persons with Mental Illness & Disabilities 
- Supportive Housing is Needed to Serve Connecticut's Veterans 
- Organizations Dedicated to Supportive Housing in Connecticut 

Employment and Training Services Directory

Created by the Reaching Home Campaign in partnership with the Corporation for Supportive Housing as a central information repository on employment and training services available for residents of supportive housing, as well as individuals who are exiting homelessness. The Employment and Training Services Directory was funded by the State of Connecticut Office for Workforce Competitiveness.

Access the directory here.

Supportive Housing Success Stories 

Real-life examples of how supportive housing can change lives, right here in Connecticut.

- Sanchos Echevarria's Success Story
- Dominique Williams' Success Story
- David Allen's Success Story
- Tamara Parker's Success Story  
- Pam B's Success Story
- Leroy McIntosh's Success Story
- Debbie Franklin's Success Story 

About the Reaching Home Campaign

Presentation for DMHAS Advisory Board
Explains the need for supportive housing in Connecticut to help individuals with chronic conditions.

About Reaching Home
This short informational card gives key facts about the Reaching Home Campaign.

Reaching Home Progress Report
Published in 2006, this report gives an update on the Reaching Home Campaign at the two-year mark.

Reaching Home Guide for Expanding Supportive Housing in Connecticut 
Released in 2004 with the launch of the Campaign to End Long-term Homelessness in Connecticut. The guide explains the extent of the need in Connecticut, how supportive housing works, funding strategies, how to take action, and more.  


About Supportive Housing in Connecticut 

History of the State of Connecticut's Supportive Housing Initiatives
This explainer from LyceumCenter.org, an initiative of the Partnership for Strong Communities, describes the history of the supportive housing movement in Connecticut and how government partnerships streamlined the development process in order to more effectively end homelessness for families and individuals.

Supportive Housing Resources on LyceumCenter.org
Compiled to meet the needs of a wide audience, many of the resources on the Lyceum Center's website are Connecticut-specific as well.

Supportive Housing Project Profiles 
Corporation for Supportive Housing
The following supportive housing project profiles detail capital, operating, and service financing and discuss key features and innovations of each supportive housing development.

- Brick Row Apartments, Willimantic 
- Ferry Mutual Apartments, New Haven 
- Franklin and Eleanor Apartments, Bridgeport  
- Jarvis Court, Fairfield 
- Liberty Commons, Middletown 
- Mary Seymour Place, Hartford
- Cedar Hill, New Haven

Supportive Housing: The Connecticut Collaboration 
Presentation adapted from a Connecticut Housing Finance Authority presentation which explains the stages of supportive housing development in CT - Demonstration, Pilots, Next Steps -including financing sources and project examples. 

Snapshot of Connecticut's Newest Supportive Housing
Highlights five of the state's newest supportive housing developments. 

Supportive Housing Photo Slideshow 
Created to showcase the different building styles of supportive housing throughout all regions of Connecticut. 

Supportive Housing 2006 Status Report
Provides information on the supportive housing funded through the State's Supportive Housing Demonstration Program, Pilots Initiative, and Next Steps Initiative, gathered from 33 supportive housing providers throughout the state. This accounts for all of State-financed supportive housing which is currently operational. Click here to read the report highlights. 

Supportive Housing Directory for Connecticut and Rhode Island
Corporation for Supportive Housing
A central information repository on supportive housing options in Connecticut and Rhode Island. 

What Supportive Housing Is and Isn't
Corporation for Supportive Housing
Short explainer on the key components of supportive housing that addresses common misconceptions. 

Reaching Home Video 
Explains the campaign to end long-term homelessness and shows a range of supportive housing locations. It also features interviews with supportive housing advocates and people whose lives have been changed by supportive housing.

Be sure to visit the Lyceum website, LyceumCenter.org, for many more resources on homelessness and supportive housing in Connecticut.