Supportive housing, which combines subsidized rents with services, has long been central to New York City’s efforts to address homelessness. When the government began building supportive housing on a broad scale in the early 1990s, the principal beneficiaries were individuals suffering from both homelessness and serious mental illness. In recent years the focus has broadened to include other populations, such as those recovering from substance abuse and youths aging out of foster homes. While each of these groups needs assistance, that help should not necessarily be supplied through supportive housing.
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