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Critical Characteristics of Supported Housing: Resident and Service Provider Perspectives

Publication: Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
21 July 2011

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to develop an understanding of important characteristics of supported housing (SH) for individuals with serious mental illnesses. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with residents of SH and service providers. Data were analyzed using the constant comparative approach. Four central themes emerged from data analysis: SH as a foundation for recovery, guiding values for SH, supports offered in SH, and neighbourhood/community context. This research has uncovered several key characteristics of SH that can be used to guide the development of new housing programs, to review current programs, as a tool for self-advocacy, and as the foci for further research.

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L'objectif de cette étude était de nous permettre de mieux comprendre en quoi le logement subventionné (LS) est important pour les personnes ayant de graves problèmes de santé mentale. Nous avons réalisé des entrevues semi-dirigées avec des personnes vivant en LS ainsi qu'avec des prestataires de ce type de services, puis nous avons analysé les résultats à l'aide de la méthode de comparaison constante. Quatre grands thèmes sont ressortis: le LS comme fondement du rétablissement, les valeurs qui guident le LS, le soutien offert en LS et le milieu environnant (quartier, communauté). L'étude a ainsi permis de mettre en lumière des aspects du LS qui peuvent être utiles pour élaborer de nouveaux programmes et évaluer de programmes existants, pour favoriser l'autonomie sociale et pour servir de points de départ à nouvelles recherches.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Volume 30Number 1April 2011
Pages: 15 - 30

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Version of record online: 21 July 2011

Key Words

  1. supported housing
  2. community mental health services
  3. program development
  4. community support

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  1. logement subventionné
  2. services de santé mentale communautaire
  3. élaboration de programmes
  4. soutien communautaire

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Bonnie Kirsh
Rebecca Gewurtz
Ruth A. Bakewell

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