Current Statistics On The Prevalence And Characteristics Of People Experiencing Homelessness In The United States

In July 2011, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) published a fact sheet compiling data from multiple sources, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) July 2010 Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress (AHAR). This fact sheet also includes data from the 1996 National Survey of Homeless Assistance Providers and Clients (NSHAPC). Although these data are older, they represent the most comprehensive study of homelessness to date and provide historical context. Notes about differing definitions of homelessness are included . . .