FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearing on Federal Housing Support for Opioid Recovery

Original title: THE ROLE OF FEDERAL HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT OPIOID AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT AND RECOVERY

January 1, 2018

housing opioid crisis substance abuse community development public health

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing explores the effectiveness of federal housing programs in providing the stable environment necessary for individuals undergoing treatment for substance use disorders.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Individuals in recovery

The policies discussed impact the availability of housing programs that support long-term recovery efforts.

Housing and community development agencies

These agencies are responsible for implementing federal programs that may be adapted to support recovery initiatives.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is the transcript of a 2018 Congressional hearing held in Lexington, Kentucky, to examine how federal housing and community development programs can assist in opioid and substance use disorder treatment. The hearing featured testimony from recovery experts, housing officials, and former government leaders regarding the intersection of stable housing and successful addiction recovery.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on August 16, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky.
The hearing focused on the role of federal housing and community development programs in supporting opioid and substance use disorder treatment.
Seven witnesses provided testimony, including recovery center executives, housing officials, and academic researchers.
The hearing was conducted by the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services.
The hearing took place at the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Kentucky.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

To examine how federal housing and community development programs can be used to support individuals in treatment and recovery for opioid and substance use disorders.

Where was the hearing held?

The hearing was held in Lexington, Kentucky, at the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Kentucky.

Why It Matters

The hearing explores the effectiveness of federal housing programs in providing the stable environment necessary for individuals undergoing treatment for substance use disorders.

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Focus on Housing as Healthcare

The hearing highlights a shift toward viewing stable housing as a critical component of medical and behavioral health treatment for substance use disorders.

Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance

Connected Entities

personJerod Thomas“CEO of Shepherd's House”Map →

personDavid Boggs“CEO of Opportunity for Work and Learning”Map →

personEdwin King“CEO of Kentucky Housing Corporation”Map →

personSean P. Duffy“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance”Map →

personSharon L. Walsh“Director of the Center on Drug and Alcohol Research at the University of Kentuck”Map →

personErnie Fletcher“Former Governor of Kentucky and Founder of Recovery Kentucky”Map →

personLisa Minton“Executive Director of Chrysalis House”Map →

organizationSubcommittee on Housing and Insurance“Committee conducting the hearing”Map →

personTim Robinson“CEO of Addiction Recovery Care”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

Analysis Score

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Significance60
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Controversy20
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Entertainment10
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Buzz15
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