1. Increasing housing access: The program will improve housing access for eligible households, particularly those that have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
2. Providing education and resources: Educational resources and support will be provided to prevent the loss of housing, ensuring individuals and families have the tools needed to secure and maintain safe and affordable housing.
3. Strengthening health and well-being: The program aims to enhance the health and well-being of households facing the highest barriers to securing and maintaining safe, affordable housing.

As part of the overarching SDOH Strategy, multisector collaboration is critical to supporting community-led efforts. By partnering with MSHDA, the MDHHS Policy and Planning Office has established the Good Housing = Good Health Program to increase and promote housing stabilization resources and services across the state. Funding has been provided to local health partners to hire and retain community health workers (also known as navigators) who will proactively seek opportunities to connect Michigan residents to housing resources and services. This effort showcases the importance of collaborative partnerships in creating healthier and thriving communities.

The Good Housing = Good Health Program offers a wide range of housing and SDOH support including education, housing navigation and outreach, referrals, shelter diversion services, MI Bridges benefits assistance and other outreach services administered by local health departments and community-based organizations.

• Allegan County Health Department
• Barry-Eaton Health Department
• City of Detroit Health Department
• Ingham County Health Department
• Kent County Health Department
• Northern Michigan Public Health Alliance
  • Benzie Leelanau
  • Central District Michigan
  • District Health Department #2
  • District Health Department #4
  • District Health Department #10
  • Grand Travers County Health Department
  • Health Department of NW Michigan
• Muskegon County Health Department
• Western Upper Peninsula Health Department
• Thumb Alliance
  • Sanilac Health Department
  • Huron Health Department
  • Lapeer Health Department
  • Tuscola Health Department
• Greater Flint Health Coalition
• Wayne County Health Department

Community members can access resources and other information by connecting with participating organizations in their communities using the list above. For a directory of local health departments, visit https://www.malph.org/resources/directory.