H.197 is a proposed bill aimed at establishing peer support positions across the State of Vermont to assist individuals experiencing homelessness. The initiative focuses on leveraging the lived experiences of those who have previously faced homelessness to provide guidance and support to others in similar situations, ultimately helping them achieve housing stability.

The bill emphasizes the importance of peer support in addressing homelessness and aims to create a structured framework for these positions within the state's human services sector. By integrating individuals with firsthand experience into the support system, the bill seeks to enhance the effectiveness of services provided to unhoused individuals, fostering a community-driven approach to tackling homelessness.