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Managing High-Risk Behaviours and Challenges to Prevent Housing Loss in Permanent Supportive Housing: A Rapid Review
Permanent supportive housing is an effective intervention for stably housing most people experiencing homelessness and mental illness who have complex support needs. However, high-risk behaviours and challenges are prevalent among...
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Involuntary Hospitalization and Coercive Treatment of People With Mental Illness Experiencing Homelessness—Going Backward With Foreseeable Harms
Mental health and homeless service systems in the US and Canada have long grappled with the enduring ill effects of deinstitutionalization on homelessness among people with serious mental illness. Shortages...
Latest Blog
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Victimization, Safety, and Overdose Risk in Homeless Shelters
Shelters are a key component of many homeless service systems. However, the risk of victimization and overdose are serious issues that can lead people experiencing homelessness to feel unsafe in...
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Research
Understanding Workplace Mental Health in the Homeless Service, Supportive Housing, and Harm Reduction Sectors
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What Can Be Done to Better Support People Experiencing Homelessness with Pets?
Approximately 1 in 10 people experiencing homelessness have pets. Despite how common pet ownership is within the homeless population, this group is frequently overlooked or unaccommodated in efforts to end...
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New Study Aims to Learn More About the Health and Well-Being of Service Providers
The health of service providers plays an important role in providing high quality and effective health and social care, as burnout is linked to lower service satisfaction and poorer health...