Diversion/Problem Solving

Problem Solving includes Prevention, Diversion and Rapid Exit strategies, all of which involve strengths-based conversations aimed at helping people remain in current their housing or to identify alternative housing options either to avoid homelessness or to exit homelessness as quickly as possible. The resources and tools below include information about the provision of supportive services and financial assistance as needed, including the strategic use of COVID-19 resources and community examples of Problem Solving/Diversion in action during a COVID-19 response.

Strategic Funding and Grants Management

• TBD

Operations and Best Practices

• HUD Exchange TA Resource: Evidence-based Service Delivery

• HUD Exchange TA Resource: Eviction Prevention for Continuums of Care

• HUD Exchange TA Resource: Housing Problem Solving

• HUD Exchange TA Resource: Housing Problem-Solving in Practice

• HUD Exchange TA Resource: Housing Problem-Solving: Prevention Strategies

• HUD Exchange TA Resource: Strengthening Partnerships With Continuums of Care and Housing Counseling Agencies

• HUD Exchange TA Resource: Peer Support

Partner Resources

• NLIHC—Guidance for Helping People Experiencing Homelessness Access Their Economic Impact Payments

Community Examples

• TBD