Homeless youth represent one of the largest sub-groups of the overall homeless population in the US. In addition to their experiences with unstable housing, most face or have faced a number of adversities, including: family rejection, neglect, and abuse; economic hardship; and difficulties accessing homeless services. As a result, many homeless youth are at increased […]
Behavioral Health among Youth Experiencing Homelessness Read More >>
Presented by National Health Care for the Homeless Council National Health Care for the Homeless Council | This issue of In Focus provides a synthesis of recent literature on behavioral health issues among homeless youth. It gives an overview of the homeless youth population, prevalence of behavioral health issues, factors that can impact these issues,
In Focus: Behavioral Health among Youth Experiencing Homelessness Read More >>
The latest issue of Healing Hands(Fall 2014) addresses specific health concerns and health care access challenges for veterans experiencing homelessness. Download Research (PDF)
The September issue of In Focus provides a synthesis of recent literature on transgender individuals and experiences of homelessness in the United States. Download Research (PDF)
In Focus: Gender Minority & Homelessness: Transgender Population Read More >>
Published by National Health Care for the Homeless Council The September issue of In Focus provides a synthesis of recent literature on homelessness among older (age 50-64) and elderly (age 65 and older) adults in the United States. Much of the recent literature and policy focus has been placed on the plight of unstably housed
In Focus: Aging and Housing Instability Read More >>
This issue of In Focus provides a synthesis of recent literature on HIV/AIDS among persons experiencing homelessness in the United States. Special attention is given to literature on HIV risk behaviors, predictors of HIV testing utilization, and promising HIV testing strategies for both youth and adult populations experiencing homelessness. Download Newsletter (PDF)
In Focus: HIV/AIDS among Persons Experiencing Homelessness (2012) Read More >>
A PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE:WHY FAMILY PLANNING IS IMPORTANT Read Newsletter (PDF)
Healing Hands: Decreasing Unintended Pregnancy Among Women Experiencing Homelessness Read More >>
This issue of Healing Hands identifies models and strategies to address and end family homelessness as it reaches levels that have not been reported since the Great Depression. Download Research (PDF)
Healing Hands: Addressing Family Homelessness Read More >>
