The Housing Learning Community is a six-month program designed to support multidisciplinary teams across Texas working to improve housing access for people who are involved in the justice system and living with mental illness, substance use disorders, or intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The learning community will bring together local leaders, service providers and system partners to explore housing challenges and solutions. The program will use the Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) to identify key points where people can be diverted from the justice system into treatment and support services.
Program Overview
The program provides in-person and virtual learning opportunities from December 2025 to May 2026. Participants attend five virtual learning sessions supported by monthly consultations with subject matter experts and an in-person closing meeting.
Topics address housing needs at each intercept of the SIM, spanning from community services, law enforcement, reentry and community corrections.
Program Benefits
Strengthen knowledge of housing interventions across justice intercepts.
Build capacity for local implementation.
Expand cross-sector collaboration and networking.
Contribute to a statewide housing resource guide.