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Housing First for Adults with Problematic Substance Use.

Rebecca A Cherner1, Tim Aubry1, John Sylvestre1

  • 1a Centre for Research on Educational and Community Services, School of Psychology , University of Ottawa , Ottawa , Ontario , Canada.

Journal of Dual Diagnosis
|April 18, 2017
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Housing First programs successfully house homeless adults with substance use issues, improving housing stability. However, additional support is needed for health, substance use, and overall quality of life outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Public Health
  • Mental Health Services

Background:

  • Homelessness and problematic substance use are complex issues requiring effective interventions.
  • Housing First is an evidence-based approach prioritizing rapid housing with supportive services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the two-year housing and non-housing outcomes of adults experiencing homelessness with problematic substance use in a Housing First program.
  • To compare these outcomes against a control group receiving standard community care.

Main Methods:

  • A two-year longitudinal study involving 178 adults (89 Housing First, 89 comparison).
  • Data collected through structured interviews at baseline and follow-up points.

Main Results:

Keywords:
Housing Firsthomelessnesshousingsubstance use

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  • Housing First participants achieved housing faster, maintained it longer, and reported higher satisfaction with living conditions initially.
  • Both groups showed improvement in problematic alcohol use, but the comparison group had greater decreases in drug use.
  • Mental health and quality of life, particularly family relations, improved more in the comparison group, indicating a need for targeted support within Housing First.

Conclusions:

  • The Housing First model effectively addresses housing stability for homeless individuals with substance use disorders.
  • Integrated services addressing mental health, substance use, and quality of life are crucial for comprehensive outcomes.