Housing First: Permanent Supported Accomodation for People with Psychosis who have Experienced Chronic Homelessness

The objective of this study was to determine whether a ‘housing first’ permanent supported accommodation was effective in improving housing stability, continuity of care and reducing mental health admissions for persons experiencing chronic homelessness with psychosis.

The study found that the accommodation of chronic homeless persons with psychosis in a ‘housing first’ permanent supported accommodation lead to increased housing stability and optimism, improved continuity of care and reduced psychiatric admissions.

Publication Date: 
2017
Publisher(s): 
Sage Journals
Pages: 
56-59
Volume: 
25
Issue: 
1
Journal Name: 
Australasian Psychiatry
Location: 
Australia