Strategic Priorities

• To advocate on behalf of individuals experiencing homelessness who have a mental illness or co-occurring substance use disorder and mental illness.

Objectives:

• Influence policy makers and funders on decisions impacting the target population.
• Refresh and distribute position paper.
• Examine systems issues and make recommendations for change when necessary.

• To increase visibility and educate the public by promoting itself and its products.

Objectives:

• Diversify marketing strategies.
• Develop publications.
• Educate public about individuals experiencing homelessness and mental illness.
• Generate revenue to support goals.

• To develop a diverse membership and foster committee leadership and growth.

Objectives:

• Include all levels of government in activities.
• Continue to involve and collaborate with key players.
• Increase consumer representation.

• To be a forum for the sharing of resource and funding information.

Objectives:

• Inform committee members of funding and resource opportunities.
• Provide committee members with agency updates.

© Homeless Action Committee of the Chicago metro area 2008