From Principles to Practice: A Study of Implementation of Supported Housing for Psychiatric Consumers
- 6 June 2006
- journal article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research
- Vol. 34 (1), 13-28
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-006-0058-y
Abstract
In the post-deinstitutionalization era, supported housing has emerged as a housing and service approach considered most conducive to the goal of consumer empowerment and community integration. Although prior research found beneficial effects of supported housing, little empirical work has been done on identifying the gaps between the principles and practice of supported housing. Using multiple data sources on 27 supported independent living (SIL) programs for psychiatric consumers in a large metropolitan community, this paper examines the extent to which these programs are implemented in accordance with supported housing. Findings suggest consistency with as well as deviation from the supported housing approach in regard to consumer choice, typical and normalized housing, resource accessibility, consumer control and provision of individualized and flexible support. This study suggests methods for assessing housing programs for psychiatric consumers along these domains. Implications for the development of housing programs that promote consumer empowerment and community integration are discussed.Keywords
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