Clinical Practice

Examining the relationship between health-related need and the receipt of care by participants experiencing homelessness and mental illness.

Presented by BMC Health Services Research, Authors: Currie LB, Patterson ML, Moniruzzaman A, McCandless LC, Somers JM. The correlation between homelessness and mental illness has long been established, but how does this impact health service use? This study suggests that there may be a gap between need and utilization of services. Download Research (PDF)

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Identifying and Serving LGBTQ Youth: Case Studies of Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs

To better understand provider experiences serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) runaway and homeless youth, this study reports on case studies of four local agencies receiving grants from the Administration for Children and Family’s Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Program. The purpose of the study was to learn about programs’ strategies for identifying

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Outreach and Enrollment Quick Guide: Promising Strategies for Engaging the Homeless Population

Features the experiences of frontline staff—including outreach, case management, and benefits workers—to illustrate the importance of outreach and enrollment and highlight promising strategies being employed to overcome individual and systemic challenges. Download Research (PDF)

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Maness DL, Khan M. Care of the Homeless: An Overview

American Family Physician, 89(8): 634-40: People experiencing homelessness face complex health concerns and have poorer health outcomes than those who are housed. This article identifies the demographics and risk factors of individuals experiencing homelessness, common health conditions, and discusses how an interdisciplinary approach can be used to address the various needs of this population. Download

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In Focus: Incarceration & Homelessness: A Revolving Door of Risk

The November issue of In Focus provides a synthesis of recent literature on the connections between incarceration and homelessness in the United States. The relationship between these topics is an intricate one, as both are risk factors for the other. Some homeless sub-populations are at increased risk for incarceration, including those with mental health issues,

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