Homeless Survey Template: HOPWA

The HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS) survey template helps organizations evaluate the quality of housing assistance and support services provided to low-income persons living with HIV/AIDSa population with unique and intersecting needs that demand both medical and housing sensitivity.

HOPWA programs recognize that housing stability is inseparable from health outcomes for people living with HIV/AIDS. Without stable housing, consistent access to medications is nearly impossible, viral loads increase, treatment adherence plummets, and both individual health and public health suffer. HOPWA serves as the critical bridge between the healthcare system and stable housing, ensuring that HIV status does not become a pathway to homelessness.

This survey template captures feedback on housing quality and stability, access to supportive services, confidentiality and dignity in service delivery, and whether participants feel their medical and housing needs are being addressed in an integrated way. It also measures trust in service providersa critical factor for a population that may face significant stigma and privacy concerns.

Use this template to track housing stability outcomes for HOPWA participants, identify service gaps at the intersection of housing and health, and build the evidence base for continued and expanded HOPWA funding. The goal is not just to house peopleit is to enable them to live with dignity, manage their health effectively, and thrive in their communities.