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Addressing the needs of homeless women with mental health problems
- Authors:
- PARRY-CROOKE Georgie, CROFT-WHITE Clare
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Care, 1(7), March 1998, pp.229-232.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
Numbers of homeless women with mental health problems have risen dramatically in recent years. Yet hostels may be reluctant or unable to offer them accommodation; staff can feel unsupported and ill-prepared, and relations with statutory mental health services can be strained. The authors report on services for women offered by London direct access hostels, and highlight a number of areas needing action.