Housing for Persons With Serious Mental Illness: Consumer and Service Provider Preferences

Abstract

Mental illness symptoms may be a trigger for receiving an array of services for homeless women once they gain entrance into a service system. There was a negative association between symptoms of mental illness and use of behavioral health services among homeless mothers, which may be the result of the fear of child welfare service intervention and loss of child custody. This service distribution inequity among homeless women using mental health services deserves attention by policy makers, researchers, and providers.

Réformes du système de santé mentale. Tendances internationales et perspectives Québec-France

“…Un dispositif d'hébergement pour les usagers, conceptualisé selon un continuum progressif d'encadrement (des ressources intermédiaires aux logements autonomes) a été graduellement introduit. Dans ce continuum, l'hébergement autonome avec soutien s'est progressivement imposé comme le modèle privilégié (Piat et al, 2008). L'approche Logement d'abord en représente un modèle clé (Tableau 1).…”

Directions for Future Patient-Centered and Comparative Effectiveness Research for People With Serious Mental Illness

“…An unintentional consequence of this transition, combined with other economic and housing-related factors, has been inadequate, inconsistent, or unstable housing for many individuals with mental illnesses. 481 Choice in housing is very important to consumers, with many consumers choosing more autonomous living situations when given the opportunity. 481 Piat and Bloom 481 asked consumers and case managers to rank their housing preferences on a list that ranged from one's own apartment to a hospital.…”

“…481 Choice in housing is very important to consumers, with many consumers choosing more autonomous living situations when given the opportunity. 481 Piat and Bloom 481 asked consumers and case managers to rank their housing preferences on a list that ranged from one's own apartment to a hospital. The authors found that most consumers preferred living in settings with more autonomy than their current living situations provided.…”

Supported accommodation for people with severe mental illness: an update

“…Overall, staff seem to value safety and support more (Piat 2008), whereas service users value independence and privacy. Obviously, a good solution to the dilemma of conflicting professional/ service user preference would be to have a range of accommodation and support options facilitating choice, but also providing support where needed.…”