Assertive Community Treatment Model

Health ←and→ mental health troubles reflected an extensive range of concerns centered on chronic health problems, substance abuse, psychosocial, clinically diagnosed problems, self-esteem problems. Substance abuse was noticed as a major obstacle to conquering homelessness addictive behaviors in the same way as alcoholism, drug abuse were frequently identified in

Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) is a company under Stewart-Marchman Act Behavioral Healthcare. FACT provides services to Volusia and Flagler County adults who are struggling with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders. FACT has a clientele of 100 patients who receive outpatient treatment. Treatment is comprehensive and community based. Funding for the program is provided by the State of Florida Department of

There is a small, but growing, body of evidence on the efficacy of rapid re-housing. Drawing on program data and early findings from evaluations in progress, this brief

Homelessness as a result of deinstitutionalization in the US increased dramatically, tripling in 182 cities over the court of the 1980s (Bagenstos, 2012). In addition, mental health and substance abuse is a major problem in across the country because of homelessness. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,20 to 25% of the homeless population in the United States suffers from some form of severe mental illness (DMHAS, 2014). Consequently, mental illnesses disrupt people’s ability to carry out key aspects of daily life, such as self-care and household responsibilities. As a result of these factors and the stresses of living with a mental disorder, people with mentally illnesses are much more likely to become homeless than the general population (Karger, & Stoesz, 2014). Even if homeless individuals with mental illnesses are provided with housing, they are unlikely to achieve residential stability and remain off the streets unless they have access to continued treatment and services. In Connecticut there are a number of housing options that are in place like supportive housing. Research has shown that supported housing is effective for people with mental illnesses (DMHAS, 2014). Unfortunately, in Connecticut, lack of funding is a significant barrier to the successful implementation of supported housing programs. Because of homelessness people cycle between street corner, jail cell and hospital beds, in addition the homeless who are

Social work continues to be a necessary and important profession because there are such a wide variety and abundance of social issues that exist in the world today. Among these issues, one of great prevalence is homelessness. Homelessness is an important problem that needs to be directly addressed because it can lead to many other problems as well. Problems such as poor academic performance and malnutrition can arise as a result of homelessness. If the issue of homelessness is improved, many other issues can be improved as well. Two articles that contribute to addressing this issue are Examining Perceived Barriers and

Canton et. al. (2005) used a longitudinal study to determine the risk factors of homelessness. This study included four hundred and forty-four men and women (18-65 years old) who volunteered to be a part of the interview study. The participants were interviewed every six months for a total of eighteen months. During this time psychiatric assessments were performed, as well as analysis of coping skills, family and social history. Two methods, the Cox Regression and Kaplan–Meier survival analysis were used to examine homelessness duration and baseline

Giffords, E., Alonso, C., & Bell, R. (2007). A Transitional Living Program for Homeless Adolescents: A Case Study. Child & Youth Care Forum, 36(4), 141-151. doi:10.1007/s10566-007-9036-0

We thought that the client would benefit from a plan that would teach budgeting, job training, and provide housing. One point that the client made clear during the intake session is that she did not know how to work her way out of a bad situation. “Predominant theories describe stress and coping as a linear and homeostatic process in which stress is understood, by definition, as harmful, and coping plays a restoring function providing homeostasis whereby emotions are managed, problems are solved, and life returns to normal (Ruiz p. 57-58, 2008).” We always incorporate the strengths-based perspective because the most effective tool against homelessness is self-independence and empowerment. “According to the strengths-based model, our strengths make us resilient in periods of adversity, so social workers must cultivate and enhance the strengths of their

Researchers and policymakers are newly optimistic about the prospect of ending homelessness. For two decades, the goal of our homeless programs was to first treat people for their myriad afflictions (substance abuse, say, or illness) and hope that

60 residents were selected from a pool of homeless individuals. Residents will be compared to a control group of homeless individuals in Denver to analyze the impact of supportive housing on homelessness.

The research article I chose to analyze, Housing First Services for People who Are Homeless with Co-Occurring Serious Mental Illness and Substance Abuse, studied the outcomes of alcohol and substance abuse as well as participation in substance abuse and mental health treatment between people in housing first programs and treatment first programs in New York City. The two research questions asked were, “Are there group differences in alcohol and drug use at 48 months?” and “Are there group differences in participation in substance abuse and mental health treatment at 48 months?” (Padgett, Gulcur, & Tsemberis, 2006, p. 76). The purpose of this study was to find out

RHD works on a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday schedule. Each ACT team is made up of a team leader, psychiatrist, two masters prepared clinicians, two drug & alcohol counselors, two case managers, a peer specialist, a housing specialist, an employment specialist, and two nurses. There is also a director who oversees both ACT teams and a regional director who is in charge of all Delaware offices. Each member of the ACT team rotates the responsibility of being on call after 5pm and every weekend. On call staff is responsible for answering in client calls, responding to client

Convenience sample of interviews among recruits from various health departments included (20) women and (15) men need some form of intervention to aide in not being homeless any longer

In supporting equity for individuals who are currently homeless, the service provides group work, counselling, mediation and support, in hope to stop the ongoing cycle of homelessness. The program allocates resources to meet the individual needs of the patient, such as trained mental health services and facilities. By doing so, the needs of the

Transitional housing was selected as a social problem because of the disturbing number of homeless mothers professionally encountered under the age of 25, and the need for housing related interventions. The human service model can best be applied through the fundamental concepts of the Ecological Perspective which explores the nature of the relationship between the individual, the human behavior professional and the environment, with a direct focus on human relatedness, competence, self-direction, and self-esteem (Lesser & Pope, 2007).