Permanent supportive housing appears to allow individuals significantly more efficient and appropriate service delivery with tangible cost savings. Perhaps not surprisingly, permanent supportive housing appears to improve quality of life for all involved.The study examined participants’ cost of care prior to and following their move into PSH. Phase One collected data from formerly homeless people living in the greater Portland area, Phase Two obtained data from formerly homeless people living in York County and Phase Three reviewed the other parts of the State of Maine. (Authors)
