The development of health and housing consortia in New York city

Amy L. Freeman, Bonnie Mohan, Henie Lustgarten, Deirdre Sekulic, Laura Shepard, Megan Fogarty, Sue A. Kaplan, Kelly M. Doran

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Abstract

Health and housing consortia in New York City offer a model for bridging the divide between the health care and housing sectors. While staff in these sectors often recognize the need to better integrate their services, there are few models for doing so. In this article we describe the formation of a health and housing consortium in the Bronx, New York City, as well as the successful replication of its model in Brooklyn. While each consortium has some features specific to its service area, the primary goal of both is the same: to provide a neutral space for health care and housing organizations to collaborate in what is otherwise often competitive and fragmented territory. In addition, the work of both consortia coalesces around training and resource development, cross-sector communication, and research and advocacy. We provide examples of the Bronx Consortium’s activities in each of these core areas, highlight tangible results to date, and offer recommendations for people interested in undertaking similar efforts.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)631-638
Number of pages8
JournalHealth Affairs
Volume39
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2020

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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