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"Large majority of homeless people in California are not illicit drug users, study finds"

In an article published by the Los Angeles Times, author Doug Smith explores the findings of BHHI's most recent report, "Illicit Substance Use and Treatment Access Among Adults Experiencing Homelessness."

New Paper on Substance Use in Homelessness on JAMA Network

"Illicit Substance Use and Treatment Access Among Adults Experiencing Homelessness," by division Faculty Ryan D. Assaf, PhD, MPH, Morgan Philbin, PhD, MHS, Chief Margot Kushel, MD, et al. can be read here on JAMA Network.

Division Chief, Margot Kushel, MD, on What Makes a House a Home

Author Andrea Brody interviews Dr. Margot Kushel in an article published January 19th, 2025 on KCRW.com. In her article, "Disaster recovery: Trauma, homelessness, and loss from the LA wildfires," Brody interviews Dr. Kushel about what makes one's home so special.

New Research Published by the Amend Team

An article co-authored by Amend Director, Brie Williams, MD, MS, and Research Director, David Cloud, PhD, JD, has been published on the Jama Network Site. "The Intersection of Climate Justice and Criminal Justice: Extreme Heat and Health Inequities in Carceral Facilities," outlines how climate...

"Debrina Kawam's death proves even sleeping is risky for homeless Americans"

In an article published January 3rd, 2025 on MSNBC.com, Division Chief, Dr. Margot Kushel discusses just how dangerous it is to be unsheltered:

Division Chief, Margot Kushel and BHHI Policy Director, Marc Dones to be Featured on HomeLAnd Podcast

Tune in to Episode 10 of the HomeLAnd podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to hear interviews with DHES Division Chief, Margot Kushel and BHHI Policy Director, Marc Dones.

See Policy Director, Marc Dones in "Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness"

Our friends at All Home are sponsoring a the Bay Area screening of “Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness,” a full-length documentary that showcases successful efforts to reduce homelessness across the country using a Housing First approach.

Division Chief, Margot Kushel, Scheduled to Speak at Princeton University

Division Chief, Margot Kushel, MD, will be speaking at Princeton University on October 22nd, 2024 from 5-6:30 pm in Friend Center 101.

With Humanity: How Amend Advances Change in Prison Culture

With the help of Amend, Washington State is making progress towards a more humane and effective prison system.

Dr. Margot Kushel Honored for Exceptional Service to the UCSF School of Medicine

Join us please in sending out a huge congratulations to our director, Dr. Margot Kushel today as she is receives the Lloyd Holly Smith Award for Exceptional Service to the UCSF School of Medicine!