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Session: Housing as a Critical Factor in the Health and Health Care of Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
3015.0: Monday, November 06, 2006: 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Oral
Housing as a Critical Factor in the Health and Health Care of Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
This session looks at a range of housing issues as they relate to vulnerable populations. The social and individual factors contributing to being at risk of homelessness are discussed. The session focuses on the impact of housing on health and behavioral outcomes. Presenters discuss various models of housing for individuals who are especially difficult to serve. Topics include the Housing First model which uses a harm reduction approach for individuals with mental illness or substance abuse problems. Medical outcomes, public policy, and strategies for housing retention are discussed. Presenters also report on an innovative pilot project, using a supportive housing model, that provides housing and intensive case management to individuals and family members dealing with mental illness, substance abuse, or HIV/AIDS. Topics include service use, program costs, and resources for service improvement. In addition, presenters discuss the impact of national, state, and local policies on housing, particularly is they relate to securing housing for drug users who have been in contact with the criminal justice system.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the session, participants in this session will be able to: 1. Describe the impact of the Housing First model on health outcomes. 2. Articulate the social conditions related to an individual being at risk of homelessness. 3. Discuss key aspects of supportive housing and its impact on health outcomes. 4. Identify housing policies impacting drug users' access to housing stability.
Moderator(s):Nan Thomas, BA
8:30 AMCauses of homelessness: The role of vulnerability factors and coping resources  [ Recorded presentation ]
Anthony M. Warnes, BSc, PhD, AcLSS, Maureen Crane, RGN, MSc, PhD
8:45 AMHousing as a prescription for improved health of chronically homeless persons  [ Recorded presentation ]
Tatjana Meschede, PhD, Jessie M. Gaeta, MD
9:00 AMHousing First Initiative for Rough Sleepers in Boston
James O'Connell, MD, Jill Roncarati, PA-C, Stacy Swain, MPH
9:15 AMSupportive housing: Costs and outcomes from an innovative program
Cheryl Amey, PhD, Nicholas Huntington, MA, Wendy Vaulton, MPA
9:30 AMStructural and personal factors related to access to housing and housing stability among urban drug users in Hartford, CT  [ Recorded presentation ]
Julia B. Dickson-Gomez, PhD, Mark Convey, MA, Helena DeMoura-Castro
See individual abstracts for presenting author's disclosure statement and author's information.
Organized by:Caucus on Homelessness
Endorsed by:Medical Care
CE Credits:CME, Health Education (CHES), Nursing

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