Kentucky’s Medicaid Department along with programs in nine other states have been chosen to participate in a national learning collaborative. It focuses on developing and expanding capacity for providing housing-related support for those with substance use disorders.
Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Eric Friedlander says many Kentuckians struggling with substance use also deal with homelessness or housing instability. The secretary says the collaborative provides an opportunity for the Commonwealth to partner with other states to pool knowledge and resources.
It will specifically focus on such things as supports for a person’s ability to prepare for and transition to housing. The ten state collaborative can also support public and private sectors in identifying and securing housing options for individuals with disabilities, older adults needing long term services, and those experiencing chronic homelessness.
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