Considering the overlap in population, mission, and goals, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD’s) EnVision Center Initiative provides a perfect opportunity for collaboration between health and housing organizations. EnVision Centers are designed to increase the opportunity for low-income families to achieve self-sufficiency through the delivery of integrated services from philanthropic organizations, private industry, and all levels of government. Each EnVision Center site organizes services and programs focused on economic empowerment, educational advancement, health and wellness, and character and leadership. Specifically, the health and wellness goals are aimed at improving access to better health outcomes for individuals and families.
The recent COVID-19 crisis his highlighted the magnitude of health inequities faced by public housing residents and the need for a coordinated approach in providing health prevention and treatment, as well as the basic goods and services needed to survive, e.g., food, medicine and shelter. This webinar focused on the importance of collaboration between Health Centers, Public Housing Agencies, and EnVision to improve the overall health and well-being of public housing residents.