Articles for the Topic "Future of Homeless Services"http://pathprogram.samhsa.gov/Channel/Future-of-Homeless-Services-503.aspxAn RSS feed of the resources for the topic "Future of Homeless Services"2010-03-24T11:25:17SAMHSA’s Homelessness Resource Center Announces New Special Issue on the Future of Homeless ServicesThe Homelessness Resource Center (HRC) announces the release of a special issue of the Open Health Services and Policy Journal on “The Future of Homeless Services.” Guest edited by the HRC, the special issue describes the services and supports needed to help individuals and families exit homelessness and maintain housing. The electronic full-text of the articles in the special issue are available through free open access.

]]>http://pathprogram.samhsa.gov/Resource/SAMHSA’s-Homelessness-Resource-Center-Announces-New-Special-Issue-on-the-Future-of-Homeless-Services-48219.aspx482192010-03-24T03:49:17Editorial: The Struggle to End Homelessness in Canada: How We Created the Crisis, and How We Can End it - Free AccessFREE Access to Full Text: This editorial discusses approaches to ending homelessness in Canada. Featured in the "Future of Homeless Services" Special Issue, the guest edited by the Homelessness Resource Center, was published in the Open Health Services and Policy Journal. Stephen Gaetz explores the sources and solutions to homelessness in Canada.

]]>http://pathprogram.samhsa.gov/Resource/Editorial-The-Struggle-to-End-Homelessness-in-Canada-How-We-Created-the-Crisis-and-How-We-Can-End-it---Free-Access-48220.aspx482202010-03-24T03:53:00Homeless Services in the U.S.: Looking Back, Looking Forward: An Open Letter to Policymakers, Advocates, and Providers - Free AccessFREE Access to Full Text: This editorial offers a perspective on the U.S. response to homelessness over the past thirty years. It is featured in the "Future of Homeless Services" Special Issue, guest edited by the Homelessness Resource Center and published in the Open Health Services and Policy Journal. Martha Fleetwood provides a provocative commentary on homelessness in recent U.S. history.

]]>http://pathprogram.samhsa.gov/Resource/Homeless-Services-in-the-US-Looking-Back-Looking-Forward-An-Open-Letter-to-Policymakers-Advocates-and-Providers---Free-Access-48221.aspx482212010-03-24T03:55:59The Future of Homeless Services: An Introduction - Free AccessFREE Access to Full Text: This article is featured in the "Future of Homeless Services" Special Issue, guest edited by the Homelessness Resource Center and published in the Open Health Services and Policy Journal. This introduction provides an overview of needs for homeless services and introduces the eight articles that comprise the special issue, reviewing the literature on homeless services in key areas as a step toward establishing the evidence base for best practices, outlining service strategies, and offering recommendations for future research.

]]>http://pathprogram.samhsa.gov/Resource/The-Future-of-Homeless-Services-An-Introduction---Free-Access-48222.aspx482222010-03-24T04:11:09A Framework for Developing Supports and Services for Families Experiencing Homelessness - Free AccessFREE Access to Full Text: This article examines the unique services needs of families that are homeless. It is featured in the "Future of Homeless Services" Special Issue, guest edited by the Homelessness Resource Center and published in the Open Health Services and Policy Journal. The authors proposes a framework for assessing the needs of families experiencing homelessness over time.

]]>http://pathprogram.samhsa.gov/Resource/A-Framework-for-Developing-Supports-and-Services-for-Families-Experiencing-Homelessness---Free-Access-48223.aspx482232010-03-24T04:13:49A Paradigm Shift in Housing and Homeless Services: Applying the Population and High-Risk Framework to Preventing Homelessness - Free AccessFREE Access to Full Text: This literature review examines the new field of homeless prevention for practices that show promise for preventing homelessness among at-risk individuals. It is featured in the "Future of Homeless Services" Special Issue, guest edited by the Homelessness Resource Center and published in the Open Health Services and Policy Journal. Jocelyn Apicello uses this review to explore the most innovative prevention practices for vulnerable populations.

]]>http://pathprogram.samhsa.gov/Resource/A-Paradigm-Shift-in-Housing-and-Homeless-Services-Applying-the-Population-and-High-Risk-Framework-to-Preventing-Homelessness---Free-Access-48224.aspx482242010-03-24T04:18:10Outreach and Engagement in Homeless Services: A Review of the Literature - Free AccessFREE Access to Full Text: This literature review examines current knowledge about conducting outreach and engagement targeted to people experiencing homelessness. It is featured in the "Future of Homeless Services" Special Issue, guest edited by the Homelessness Resource Center and published in the Open Health Services and Policy Journal. The authors use this review to underline the importance of outreach and engagement.

]]>http://pathprogram.samhsa.gov/Resource/Outreach-and-Engagement-in-Homeless-Services-A-Review-of-the-Literature---Free-Access-48225.aspx482252010-03-24T04:25:27Recovery and Homeless Services: New Directions for the Field - Free AccessFREE Access to Full Text: This article examines the recovery paradigm across several fields, and explores the need for recovery-oriented homeless services. It is featured in the "Future of Homeless Services" Special Issue, guest edited by the Homelessness Resource Center and published in the Open Health Services and Policy Journal. The authors, drawing from personal and indirect recovery perspectives, support current trends toward recovery-oriented care.

]]>http://pathprogram.samhsa.gov/Resource/Recovery-and-Homeless-Services-New-Directions-for-the-Field---Free-Access-48226.aspx482262010-03-24T04:28:03Shelter from the Storm: Trauma-Informed Care in Homelessness Services Settings - Free AccessFREE Access to Full Text: This article examines trauma-informed care and how it can improve the effectiveness of homeless services. It is featured in the "Future of Homeless Services" Special Issue, guest edited by the Homelessness Resource Center and published in the Open Health Services and Policy Journal. The authors use a trauma-informed framework to explore best practices in avoiding traumatic experiences in service care.

]]>http://pathprogram.samhsa.gov/Resource/Shelter-from-the-Storm-Trauma-Informed-Care-in-Homelessness-Services-Settings---Free-Access-48227.aspx482272010-03-24T04:31:16Building the Capacity of the Homeless Service Workforce - Free AccessFREE Access to Full Text: This article provides an overview of what is known about the homeless services workforce and discusses needs for training and professional development in the field. It is featured in the "Future of Homeless Services" Special Issue, guest edited by the Homelessness Resource Center and published in the Open Health Services and Policy Journal. The authors explore the future of workforce development in homeless services.

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