The Housing subcommittee seeks to increase the number of housing units in Ohio available for persons with mental illness who are involved in the criminal justice system. The subcommittee will focus its efforts on expanding the appropriate housing opportunities for persons with mental illness who are involved in the criminal justice system, with the goal of reducing incarcerations, homelessness and recidivism, and increasing recovery for this population.
Co-chairs:
- Katie Kitchen, Director, Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH), katie.kitchen@chs.org, 614-228-6263
- Samantha Makoski, Planning & Policy Manager, SMakoski@ohiohome.org; Ohio Housing Finance Agency, 614.466.1879;
The next Housing Committee Meetings are TBD.