Welcome new followers! Pleased to share some of our work at @ucsfbhhi.bsky.social including the #CAHomelessnessStudy the largest representative study on the causes & consequences of homelessness in the U.S. since the 1990’s. #homelessness Find it at:
homelessness.ucsf.edu/CASPEH
homelessness.ucsf.edu/CASPEH
California Statewide Study of People Experiencing Homelessness | Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative
The UCSF Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative recently completed a new study to better understand homelessness across the state of California.
Homelessness.ucsf.edu
November 17, 2024 at 6:20 PM
Welcome new followers! Pleased to share some of our work at @ucsfbhhi.bsky.social including the #CAHomelessnessStudy the largest representative study on the causes & consequences of homelessness in the U.S. since the 1990’s. #homelessness Find it at:
homelessness.ucsf.edu/CASPEH
homelessness.ucsf.edu/CASPEH
Evictions often lead to homelessness, but they don’t have to. Tenant protections and early support can make all the difference in keeping families stable and housed.
Our CASPEH study highlights the importance of protecting renters from displacement.
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homelessness.ucsf.edu/CASPEH
Our CASPEH study highlights the importance of protecting renters from displacement.
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homelessness.ucsf.edu/CASPEH
December 10, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Evictions often lead to homelessness, but they don’t have to. Tenant protections and early support can make all the difference in keeping families stable and housed.
Our CASPEH study highlights the importance of protecting renters from displacement.
⬇️⬇️⬇️
homelessness.ucsf.edu/CASPEH
Our CASPEH study highlights the importance of protecting renters from displacement.
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homelessness.ucsf.edu/CASPEH
What do insights from lived experts, state leaders & CASPEH data tell us about behavioral health & homelessness? Join UCSF BHHI’s March 20 webinar to find out.
Our new Behavioral Health Report will be released this month - sign up to get notified: buff.ly/hEWf3Nu
🔗 Register: buff.ly/VpEO9pz
Our new Behavioral Health Report will be released this month - sign up to get notified: buff.ly/hEWf3Nu
🔗 Register: buff.ly/VpEO9pz
March 4, 2025 at 9:48 PM
What do insights from lived experts, state leaders & CASPEH data tell us about behavioral health & homelessness? Join UCSF BHHI’s March 20 webinar to find out.
Our new Behavioral Health Report will be released this month - sign up to get notified: buff.ly/hEWf3Nu
🔗 Register: buff.ly/VpEO9pz
Our new Behavioral Health Report will be released this month - sign up to get notified: buff.ly/hEWf3Nu
🔗 Register: buff.ly/VpEO9pz
👋 Hi! If you’re new here, welcome! We’re UCSF BHHI, where evidence meets action to inform solutions to homelessness in California and beyond. Our recent CASPEH study—the largest on homelessness since the '90s—explores its causes, consequences, and solutions.
➡️ https://buff.ly/4iaXl31
➡️ https://buff.ly/4iaXl31
California Statewide Study of People Experiencing Homelessness | Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative
The UCSF Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative recently completed a new study to better understand homelessness across the state of California.
buff.ly
November 21, 2024 at 5:18 PM
👋 Hi! If you’re new here, welcome! We’re UCSF BHHI, where evidence meets action to inform solutions to homelessness in California and beyond. Our recent CASPEH study—the largest on homelessness since the '90s—explores its causes, consequences, and solutions.
➡️ https://buff.ly/4iaXl31
➡️ https://buff.ly/4iaXl31
Our recent study shows that people experiencing homelessness are struggling to access the #healthcare and medication they need.
#Medicaid cuts will make access to care even harder.
Read in JAMA: buff.ly/atxK3fU
#CASPEH #PublicHealth
#Medicaid cuts will make access to care even harder.
Read in JAMA: buff.ly/atxK3fU
#CASPEH #PublicHealth
August 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Our recent study shows that people experiencing homelessness are struggling to access the #healthcare and medication they need.
#Medicaid cuts will make access to care even harder.
Read in JAMA: buff.ly/atxK3fU
#CASPEH #PublicHealth
#Medicaid cuts will make access to care even harder.
Read in JAMA: buff.ly/atxK3fU
#CASPEH #PublicHealth
34% of homeless adults in our #CASPEH study had difficulty with daily activities (dressing, eating, etc.). 22% had difficulty walking across a room. #Disabilities make homelessness far more difficult to navigate.
Learn how our systems can work together to find solutions:
buff.ly/JUydGsn
Learn how our systems can work together to find solutions:
buff.ly/JUydGsn
December 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
34% of homeless adults in our #CASPEH study had difficulty with daily activities (dressing, eating, etc.). 22% had difficulty walking across a room. #Disabilities make homelessness far more difficult to navigate.
Learn how our systems can work together to find solutions:
buff.ly/JUydGsn
Learn how our systems can work together to find solutions:
buff.ly/JUydGsn
⏰ Happening Wednesday!
How can CA address systemic issues facing Latine communities experiencing homelessness?
Join us June 25 for a conversation on new analysis from CASPEH—with insights from experts across the field.
🕓 12PM-1PM PDT
🔗 Register: buff.ly/YX10ucF
How can CA address systemic issues facing Latine communities experiencing homelessness?
Join us June 25 for a conversation on new analysis from CASPEH—with insights from experts across the field.
🕓 12PM-1PM PDT
🔗 Register: buff.ly/YX10ucF
June 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
⏰ Happening Wednesday!
How can CA address systemic issues facing Latine communities experiencing homelessness?
Join us June 25 for a conversation on new analysis from CASPEH—with insights from experts across the field.
🕓 12PM-1PM PDT
🔗 Register: buff.ly/YX10ucF
How can CA address systemic issues facing Latine communities experiencing homelessness?
Join us June 25 for a conversation on new analysis from CASPEH—with insights from experts across the field.
🕓 12PM-1PM PDT
🔗 Register: buff.ly/YX10ucF
Nearly half of Californians experiencing homelessness report poor or fair health — 4× the national rate.
Our new report highlights key #CASPEH findings on the cycle between poor health and homelessness, barriers to care, and solutions.
Read → buff.ly/XbhSIxw
#healthequity
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Our new report highlights key #CASPEH findings on the cycle between poor health and homelessness, barriers to care, and solutions.
Read → buff.ly/XbhSIxw
#healthequity
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Toward Thriving: Understanding Health and Homelessness | Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative
People experiencing homelessness in California face high rates of chronic illness and disability, and numerous barriers to care. Nearly half of adults experiencing homelessness rate their health as…
homelessness.ucsf.edu
November 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Nearly half of Californians experiencing homelessness report poor or fair health — 4× the national rate.
Our new report highlights key #CASPEH findings on the cycle between poor health and homelessness, barriers to care, and solutions.
Read → buff.ly/XbhSIxw
#healthequity
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Our new report highlights key #CASPEH findings on the cycle between poor health and homelessness, barriers to care, and solutions.
Read → buff.ly/XbhSIxw
#healthequity
🧵 1/6
35 years after the ADA, accessible housing and shelter remain out of reach for many.
1 in 3 Californians experiencing homelessness struggle with daily living activities. Many report that their mobility challenges limit housing and shelter options. It’s crucial to address these gaps.
#ADA35
1 in 3 Californians experiencing homelessness struggle with daily living activities. Many report that their mobility challenges limit housing and shelter options. It’s crucial to address these gaps.
#ADA35
July 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
35 years after the ADA, accessible housing and shelter remain out of reach for many.
1 in 3 Californians experiencing homelessness struggle with daily living activities. Many report that their mobility challenges limit housing and shelter options. It’s crucial to address these gaps.
#ADA35
1 in 3 Californians experiencing homelessness struggle with daily living activities. Many report that their mobility challenges limit housing and shelter options. It’s crucial to address these gaps.
#ADA35
BHHI Policy Director Marc Dones shared CASPEH findings and proven solutions at Solano County's Homelessness Convening this week. Key takeaway: Homelessness is solvable—ending it requires equity-centered strategies, housing, and coordinated systems change.
buff.ly/3HCV1dP
buff.ly/3HCV1dP
April 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
BHHI Policy Director Marc Dones shared CASPEH findings and proven solutions at Solano County's Homelessness Convening this week. Key takeaway: Homelessness is solvable—ending it requires equity-centered strategies, housing, and coordinated systems change.
buff.ly/3HCV1dP
buff.ly/3HCV1dP
Helping people stay housed helps reduce homelessness.
In our #CASPEH study, most people said modest support could have prevented their homelessness.
Read CASPEH: https://ow.ly/P8BC50YzqBR
Learn about CA prevention: https://calmatters.org/housing/homelessness/2026/03/homelessness-prevention-pilot/
In our #CASPEH study, most people said modest support could have prevented their homelessness.
Read CASPEH: https://ow.ly/P8BC50YzqBR
Learn about CA prevention: https://calmatters.org/housing/homelessness/2026/03/homelessness-prevention-pilot/
A new homelessness strategy is sweeping California
Homelessness prevention shows promising results in California, as advocates push to spread it statewide and nationally.
ow.ly
April 2, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Helping people stay housed helps reduce homelessness.
In our #CASPEH study, most people said modest support could have prevented their homelessness.
Read CASPEH: https://ow.ly/P8BC50YzqBR
Learn about CA prevention: https://calmatters.org/housing/homelessness/2026/03/homelessness-prevention-pilot/
In our #CASPEH study, most people said modest support could have prevented their homelessness.
Read CASPEH: https://ow.ly/P8BC50YzqBR
Learn about CA prevention: https://calmatters.org/housing/homelessness/2026/03/homelessness-prevention-pilot/
Spokane volunteers identified the lack of affordable housing as the biggest need—echoing CASPEH findings that structural barriers to housing keep people trapped in homelessness. We know the solution: more affordable homes, rental assistance & policies that make housing accessible.
buff.ly/3WBB7xB
buff.ly/3WBB7xB
Spokane Point-In-Time count initial data reveals urgent need for affordable housing
While organizers are still combing through the data, they say the most obvious initial concern is a lack of available, affordable housing.
buff.ly
January 31, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Spokane volunteers identified the lack of affordable housing as the biggest need—echoing CASPEH findings that structural barriers to housing keep people trapped in homelessness. We know the solution: more affordable homes, rental assistance & policies that make housing accessible.
buff.ly/3WBB7xB
buff.ly/3WBB7xB
What does CASPEH research reveal about Latine Californians' experiences of homelessness—and what solutions are needed?
Join us June 25 for insights from our upcoming report and a discussion with experts from across the field.
Register: buff.ly/EVF5jpk
Join us June 25 for insights from our upcoming report and a discussion with experts from across the field.
Register: buff.ly/EVF5jpk
June 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
What does CASPEH research reveal about Latine Californians' experiences of homelessness—and what solutions are needed?
Join us June 25 for insights from our upcoming report and a discussion with experts from across the field.
Register: buff.ly/EVF5jpk
Join us June 25 for insights from our upcoming report and a discussion with experts from across the field.
Register: buff.ly/EVF5jpk
How do homelessness and behavioral health challenges shape each other? Join experts for a discussion, with insights from our upcoming Behavioral Health Report + research-backed recommendations.
📅 Mar 20, 11:30AM PDT
Register: buff.ly/VchJSEZ
Get notified when our new report drops buff.ly/US07Uuj
📅 Mar 20, 11:30AM PDT
Register: buff.ly/VchJSEZ
Get notified when our new report drops buff.ly/US07Uuj
Webinar: Behavioral Health & Homelessness: Findings from CASPEH | Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative
Homelessness and behavioral health issues (mental health and substance use) are intertwined. Join the UCSF Benioff Homelessness & Housing Initiative for a webinar to learn about this complex…
buff.ly
March 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
How do homelessness and behavioral health challenges shape each other? Join experts for a discussion, with insights from our upcoming Behavioral Health Report + research-backed recommendations.
📅 Mar 20, 11:30AM PDT
Register: buff.ly/VchJSEZ
Get notified when our new report drops buff.ly/US07Uuj
📅 Mar 20, 11:30AM PDT
Register: buff.ly/VchJSEZ
Get notified when our new report drops buff.ly/US07Uuj
Findings from the #CAHomelessnessStudy show that intimate partner violence (#IPV) and homelessness are intertwined. Today we released a report examining the connection between these issues.
Here’s what we found: https://buff.ly/4iGbcP0 #CASPEH #EndDV
Here’s what we found: https://buff.ly/4iGbcP0 #CASPEH #EndDV
December 17, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Findings from the #CAHomelessnessStudy show that intimate partner violence (#IPV) and homelessness are intertwined. Today we released a report examining the connection between these issues.
Here’s what we found: https://buff.ly/4iGbcP0 #CASPEH #EndDV
Here’s what we found: https://buff.ly/4iGbcP0 #CASPEH #EndDV
Meet Corbin Platamone, a BHHI Research Project Analyst!
From CASPEH and Home Safe fieldwork to papers, grants, databases, and project deliverables, Corbin helps keep BHHI’s research moving.
Outside work: surfing, gardening, photography, and anything he can do with his dogs.
From CASPEH and Home Safe fieldwork to papers, grants, databases, and project deliverables, Corbin helps keep BHHI’s research moving.
Outside work: surfing, gardening, photography, and anything he can do with his dogs.
May 18, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Meet Corbin Platamone, a BHHI Research Project Analyst!
From CASPEH and Home Safe fieldwork to papers, grants, databases, and project deliverables, Corbin helps keep BHHI’s research moving.
Outside work: surfing, gardening, photography, and anything he can do with his dogs.
From CASPEH and Home Safe fieldwork to papers, grants, databases, and project deliverables, Corbin helps keep BHHI’s research moving.
Outside work: surfing, gardening, photography, and anything he can do with his dogs.
As anti-immigrant & anti-homeless oppression hit all time highs, it is important to reflect on the experiences of Latine ppl who experience homelessness. Proud of this piece in @plosone.org @ucsfbhhi.bsky.social #CAHomelessStudy
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
Latino/a experiences of homelessness in California: Qualitative findings from the California Statewide Study of People Experiencing Homelessness (CASPEH)
The number of Latino/a people experiencing homelessness in the United States is increasing due to increased housing costs, economic disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic, and increased homelessness am...
journals.plos.org
March 5, 2026 at 8:26 PM
As anti-immigrant & anti-homeless oppression hit all time highs, it is important to reflect on the experiences of Latine ppl who experience homelessness. Proud of this piece in @plosone.org @ucsfbhhi.bsky.social #CAHomelessStudy
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
Hi! Professor of Medicine at UCSF where I direct the @ucsfbhhi.bsky.social -- we conduct policy-oriented research on homelessness & housing with a focus on homelessness/health & health. One example is our #CAHomelessnessStudy homelessness.ucsf.edu/CASPEH
California Statewide Study of People Experiencing Homelessness | Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative
The UCSF Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative recently completed a new study to better understand homelessness across the state of California.
homelessness.ucsf.edu
November 17, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Hi! Professor of Medicine at UCSF where I direct the @ucsfbhhi.bsky.social -- we conduct policy-oriented research on homelessness & housing with a focus on homelessness/health & health. One example is our #CAHomelessnessStudy homelessness.ucsf.edu/CASPEH
#PTSDAwareness Day is a reminder: trauma and homelessness are intertwined. CASPEH data shows 72% experienced violence before homelessness, 38% during. 47% reported being roughed up by police while homeless. These findings underscore the need for trauma-informed approaches.
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June 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
#PTSDAwareness Day is a reminder: trauma and homelessness are intertwined. CASPEH data shows 72% experienced violence before homelessness, 38% during. 47% reported being roughed up by police while homeless. These findings underscore the need for trauma-informed approaches.
buff.ly/YiJWkJ0
buff.ly/YiJWkJ0
Meet Cheyenne Garcia, a University of Michigan Developmental Psych PhD student & BHHI alum!
At BHHI, Cheyenne worked on HOPE HOME & CASPEH. Today, her research focuses on multigenerational households & the transition to adulthood.
We’re grateful for her contributions & excited to see what's next!
At BHHI, Cheyenne worked on HOPE HOME & CASPEH. Today, her research focuses on multigenerational households & the transition to adulthood.
We’re grateful for her contributions & excited to see what's next!
June 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Meet Cheyenne Garcia, a University of Michigan Developmental Psych PhD student & BHHI alum!
At BHHI, Cheyenne worked on HOPE HOME & CASPEH. Today, her research focuses on multigenerational households & the transition to adulthood.
We’re grateful for her contributions & excited to see what's next!
At BHHI, Cheyenne worked on HOPE HOME & CASPEH. Today, her research focuses on multigenerational households & the transition to adulthood.
We’re grateful for her contributions & excited to see what's next!
Curious about the interplay between homelessness, substance use and mental health problems? Want to discuss strategies--including how we can make best use of current funding?
Join us this Thursday at 11:30 PT for a webinar!
@ucsfbhhi.bsky.social
📅 Mar 20, 11:30 AM PDT
🔗 buff.ly/VpEO9pz
Join us this Thursday at 11:30 PT for a webinar!
@ucsfbhhi.bsky.social
📅 Mar 20, 11:30 AM PDT
🔗 buff.ly/VpEO9pz
Webinar: Behavioral Health & Homelessness: Findings from CASPEH | Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative
Homelessness and behavioral health issues (mental health and substance use) are intertwined. Join the UCSF Benioff Homelessness & Housing Initiative for a webinar to learn about this complex bidirecti...
buff.ly
March 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Curious about the interplay between homelessness, substance use and mental health problems? Want to discuss strategies--including how we can make best use of current funding?
Join us this Thursday at 11:30 PT for a webinar!
@ucsfbhhi.bsky.social
📅 Mar 20, 11:30 AM PDT
🔗 buff.ly/VpEO9pz
Join us this Thursday at 11:30 PT for a webinar!
@ucsfbhhi.bsky.social
📅 Mar 20, 11:30 AM PDT
🔗 buff.ly/VpEO9pz
How can communities better support people with complex behavioral health needs? Our latest webinar has answers.
Now streaming: buff.ly/CdaJwZn
#BehavioralHealth #HousingFirst
Now streaming: buff.ly/CdaJwZn
#BehavioralHealth #HousingFirst
Webinar: Behavioral Health & Homelessness: Findings from CASPEH | Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative
Homelessness and behavioral health issues (mental health and substance use) are intertwined. The UCSF Benioff Homelessness & Housing Initiative held a webinar about this complex bidirectional…
buff.ly
April 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
How can communities better support people with complex behavioral health needs? Our latest webinar has answers.
Now streaming: buff.ly/CdaJwZn
#BehavioralHealth #HousingFirst
Now streaming: buff.ly/CdaJwZn
#BehavioralHealth #HousingFirst
People often become homeless in days, with no time to plan. Storage protects vital documents, meds, and cherished memories. 36% of CASPEH participants lost everything they owned in a sweep.
Dr. Margaret Handley shares the research with the CA Senate Judiciary Committee:
📹 buff.ly/bckZgux
Dr. Margaret Handley shares the research with the CA Senate Judiciary Committee:
📹 buff.ly/bckZgux
May 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
People often become homeless in days, with no time to plan. Storage protects vital documents, meds, and cherished memories. 36% of CASPEH participants lost everything they owned in a sweep.
Dr. Margaret Handley shares the research with the CA Senate Judiciary Committee:
📹 buff.ly/bckZgux
Dr. Margaret Handley shares the research with the CA Senate Judiciary Committee:
📹 buff.ly/bckZgux
How can communities better support people experiencing homelessness with complex behavioral health needs?
Our recent webinar and report have answers.
Now streaming: buff.ly/WcvMUco
#BehavioralHealth #HousingFirst #WorldMentalHealthDay
Our recent webinar and report have answers.
Now streaming: buff.ly/WcvMUco
#BehavioralHealth #HousingFirst #WorldMentalHealthDay
Webinar: Behavioral Health & Homelessness: Findings from CASPEH | Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative
Homelessness and behavioral health issues (mental health and substance use) are intertwined. The UCSF Benioff Homelessness & Housing Initiative held a webinar about this complex bidirectional…
buff.ly
October 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
How can communities better support people experiencing homelessness with complex behavioral health needs?
Our recent webinar and report have answers.
Now streaming: buff.ly/WcvMUco
#BehavioralHealth #HousingFirst #WorldMentalHealthDay
Our recent webinar and report have answers.
Now streaming: buff.ly/WcvMUco
#BehavioralHealth #HousingFirst #WorldMentalHealthDay