Background: People with histories of homelessness and serious mental illness experience
profound health disparities. Housing First is an evidenced-based practice that is working to …

Housing First (HF) is an evidence-based practice that ends chronic homelessness for
individuals with serious mental illness by providing immediate access to permanent …

Despite high rates of mental illness, very few homebound older adults receive treatment.
Comorbid mental illness exacerbates physical health conditions, reduces treatment …

The benefits of Pathways Housing First in addressing chronic homelessness for persons
with severe mental illness have been well established. However, the implementation and …

Objective: The primary objective of this study was to evaluate medical health and health care
in a program of integrated primary and behavioral health care for people with experiences of …

Abstract In the United States and abroad, health systems have begun to address housing
insecurity through programs that adhere to the Housing First model. The model provides …

Pathways Housing First provides access to housing, support, and treatment services to
clients having the most complex needs—persons who have been homeless for at least 5 …

The United States economic crisis has deeply affected the lives of millions of Americans.
This has resulted in pay reductions, job layoffs, bankruptcies, and skyrocketing foreclosures …

The effects of housing instability and homelessness on child and adult health are well
documented. However, few studies have explored health and housing interventions for …

In this chapter, we describe a variety of health disparities experienced by homeless people,
outline the pathways that link housing and health, and point to promising solutions for …