Housing First Scotland
Housing First is normal, it’s fairer, it works – and we all benefit
Housing First Scotland belongs to everyone who is helping Housing First become the first response for people whose homelessness is made harder by experiences such as trauma, addictions and mental health problems.
Housing First Know-how
Information and resources about Housing First.
1. National Framework
Branching Out: the National Framework to start up and scale up Housing First in Scotland. Updated regularly. Current version December 2025
2. Evidence
The most highly evaluated intervention in homelessness. Find out more about the international evidence for Housing First.
3. Reports and Resources
Read our reports and resources on Housing First in Scotland.
Housing First Pathfinder 2019-2022
4. Policy
Find out more about Scottish Government policy in relation to Housing First.
Rapid Rehousing Transition Plans [pdf]
Ending Homelessness Together Action Plan
5. Communications Strategy
Our ambitious communications strategy [pdf] contains information and tips to help communicate Housing First locally.
