This brief examines the intersection of homelessness and substance use disorders (SUDs), highlighting the heightened risk of overdose and death among people with unstable housing and the barriers they face in accessing effective treatment and recovery services. It outlines practical, relationship-centered strategies to build trust, navigate systems of care, and connect individuals to a full continuum of evidence-based treatment and recovery supports. Emphasizing warm handoffs, community partnerships, and respect for autonomy, the guide offers concrete tools to help providers facilitate timely, person-centered pathways to treatment and long-term recovery.
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