Good Housing Good Health

The Good Housing = Good Health Program intends to utilize and promote existing housing resources to improve real estate stability and general health outcomes throughout Michigan. Having a safe and safe and secure location to live is very important for both physical and psychological health well-being. By investing resources into real estate stabilization services, the program aims to holistically support individuals and households, boost quality of life, and construct healthier, more resilient communities.

Program Goals:

Increasing housing gain access to: The program will enhance housing gain access to for qualified homes, especially those that have actually been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
Providing education and resources: Educational resources and assistance will be supplied to prevent the loss of housing, guaranteeing people and households have the tools required to secure and keep safe and budget friendly housing.
Strengthening health and well-being: The program intends to enhance the health and wellness of families dealing with the highest barriers to securing and keeping safe, budget friendly real estate.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) in cooperation with Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) and regional health partners introduced the Good Housing = Health Program on October 1, 2023. The program term is October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024. Additional financing will be looked for to continue efforts.

Multi-sector Collaboration

As part of the overarching SDOH Strategy, multisector cooperation is important to supporting community-led efforts. By partnering with MSHDA, the MDHHS Policy and Planning Office has established the Good Housing = Health Program to increase and promote housing stabilization resources and services across the state. Funding has been offered to regional health partners to work with and keep community health employees (also referred to as navigators) who will proactively seek opportunities to link Michigan citizens to real estate resources and services. This effort showcases the value of collective collaborations in creating healthier and prospering neighborhoods.

Resources/Services being supplied.

The Good Housing = Good Health Program provides a large range of housing and SDOH support consisting of education, housing navigation and outreach, referrals, shelter diversion services, MI Bridges advantages help and other outreach services administered by regional health departments and community-based organizations.

Participating Local Health Partners:

– Allegan County Health Department
– Barry-Eaton Health Department
– City of Detroit Health Department
– Ingham County Health Department
– Kent County Health Department
– Northern Michigan Public Health Alliance – Benzie Leelanau
– Central
– District Health Department # 2.
– District Health Department # 4.
– District Health Department # 10.
– Grand Travers County Health Department.
– Health Department of NW Michigan

– Sanilac Health Department.
– Huron Health Department.
– Lapeer Health Department.
– Tuscola Health Department

How to get in touch with resources

Community members can access resources and other info by linking with taking part organizations in their neighborhoods utilizing the list above. For a directory of regional health departments, go to https://www.malph.org/resources/directory.