Community integration (CI) has been identified as a key outcome of programs designed to improve the lives of homeless and recently housed individuals (Gaetz, The State of Homelessness in Canada 2016, 2016). Although researchers have explored
Stigma and discrimination toward individuals experiencing homelessness and mental disorders remain pervasive across societies. However, there are few longitudinal studies of stigma and discrimination among homeless adults with mental illness. This study aimed to identify
Question Is a Housing First intervention with Intensive Case Management for homeless people with mental illness cost-effective compared with treatment as usual? Findings In this economic evaluation study of data from the At Home/Chez Soi
BackgroundHousing First is an evidence-based practice intended to serve chronically homeless individuals with co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use disorders. Despite housing active substance users, harm reduction is an often-overlooked element during the Housing
BackgroundHousing First is an evidence-based practice intended to serve chronically homeless individuals with co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use disorders. Despite housing active substance users, harm reduction is an often-overlooked element during the Housing
BackgroundThe paper presents two-year findings from a study investigating the effectiveness of Housing First (HF) with assertive community treatment (ACT) in helping individuals with serious mental illness, who are homeless or precariously housed and living
AimsThis study explored community integration among women participating in a Housing First program. Physical, social, and psychological dimensions of community integration were examined. MethodsThis study used neighborhood walk‐along and photo‐elicitation interviews to explore 16 formerly
Objective:The At Home/Chez Soi trial for homeless individuals with mental illness showed scattered-site Housing First with Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) to be more effective than treatment as usual. This study evaluated the cost-effectiveness of Housing
AimsThis study explored community integration among women participating in a Housing First program. Physical, social, and psychological dimensions of community integration were examined. MethodsThis study used neighborhood walk‐along and photo‐elicitation interviews to explore 16 formerly
Objective: This paper examines how formerly homeless adults with serious mental illness living in Housing First (HF) and “treatment first” (TF) supportive housing programs experience employment. Research questions include: How do these individuals experience employment
Housing First (HF) aims to overcome homelessness by offering immediate, independent accommodation in the community. In doing so, the model seeks to provide a foundation for client centred support that enables recovery from the ‘multiple
AimsThis study explored community integration among women participating in a Housing First program. Physical, social, and psychological dimensions of community integration were examined. MethodsThis study used neighborhood walk‐along and photo‐elicitation interviews to explore 16 formerly
Despite widespread enthusiasm for Housing First approaches to addressing homelessness, conditional models of support that require ‘housing readiness’ persist in many jurisdictions. Existing research cites an ongoing commitment to conditionality amongst homelessness services providers as
At Home/Chez Soi was a Canadian research demonstration project that tested the impacts of the Pathways Housing First model on people experiencing serious mental illness and homelessness in 5 cities across the country. In this
BackgroundHousing First is an effective intervention to stably house and alter service use patterns in a large proportion of homeless people with mental illness. However, it is unknown whether there are differences in the patterns
BackgroundFew studies have examined how food insecurity changes over time when living with severe mental disorders or substance use disorders. This study identifies food insecurity trajectories of homeless adults participating in a trial of a
We investigate the impact of supportive housing (Housing First, or HF) programs on public service utilization of people experiencing homelessness in Calgary, Alberta. We use data on clients between 2012 and 2016, and, using a
Research and practice demonstrate that Housing First (HF) more effectively ends homelessness for persons struggling with mental illness than traditional approaches. Less understood is how HF strengthens capacity among agencies supporting persons experiencing homelessness and
Adherence to antipsychotic medication is a significant challenge among homeless patients. No experimental trials have investigated the impact of Housing First on adherence among patients with schizophrenia. We investigated whether Housing First in congregate and
We present interim findings of a cross-site case study of an initiative to expand Housing First (HF) in Canada through training and technical assistance (TTA). HF is an evidence-based practice designed to end chronic homelessness
