The lack of reliable data on the prevalence of young people experiencing homelessness makes it difficult to provide responsive services or develop prevention strategies. To bridge this critical knowledge gap, the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funded the Center for Policy Research and the Colorado Lab to generate a more complete estimate […]
Housing
Denverite: New research maps where housing and health crises collide in Colorado
The Denverite, featured an article about the Colorado Lab-funded project, Mapping the Intersection of Housing and Mental Health in Colorado, a study conducted by researchers at the University of Northern Colorado (UNCO). The Colorado Lab’s Deputy Director, Dr. Elysia Clemens, and UNCO PIs Drs. Jieun Lee and Ivan Ramirez, reflect on the research and outcomes. […]
The Colorado Independent: High rates of mental health issues and housing costs
The Colorado Independent featured an article about the recently completed Lab-funded project, Mapping the Intersection of Housing and Mental Health in Colorado, a study conducted by researchers at the University of Northern Colorado. Article: Research: Colorado has 71 census tracts where high rates of mental health issues and high housing costs overlap
New online mapping tool targets link between housing, mental health
Researchers at the University of Northern Colorado completed a study mapping the places in Colorado where people’s access to affordable housing and their challenges related to mental health overlap, giving policymakers the ability to target state resources to help those most in need. News Release: New On-line Mapping Tool Targets Link Between Housing, Mental Health