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Homeless veterans: perspectives on social services use
- Author:
- APPLEWHITE Steven Lozano
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work: A journal of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), 42(1), January 1997, pp.19-30.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This study analyses the nature and scope of homelessness and issues related to social services use. Using focus group interviews, this exploratory study examined the expressed needs of homeless veterans in the USA and the obstacles in obtaining health and human services. Types of problems and social services barriers were developed with exemplars from the interviews. The findings suggest a need for greater emphasis on advocacy-based case management services, affordable housing, employment opportunities, increased sensitivity in service delivery systems, and empowerment-centred practice.
Homelessness: a review of the social policy background and the role of occupational therapy
- Authors:
- MITCHELL Helen, JONES Derek
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 60(7), July 1997, pp.315-319.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This article introduces occupational therapists to some of the legislation regarding homelessness and to the research that has been conducted into current trends and the causes of the problem. Health-related issues and the help available for homeless people are highlighted. Finally, the role of occupational therapy as described in the literature is outlined.
Beyond help: improving service provision for street homeless people with mental health and alcohol or drug dependency problems
- Author:
- O'LEARY Jenny
- Publisher:
- National Homeless Alliance
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 71p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report aiming to contribute to the improvement of services for street homeless people who have both a mental health and an alcohol or drug problem or 'dual diagnosis' of their problems.
Housing for people with mental health problems
- Author:
- DRAKE Madeline
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review, 2(4), December 1997, pp.23-25.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
Considers the issues faced by the Labour Government with regard to housing and people with mental health problems and suggests how housing policy should be updated to cater for people's needs and expectations.
City limits
- Author:
- NOBLE Laura
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 25.9.97, 1997, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Rough sleepers with mental health and drug or alcohol problems often seem to be beyond reach of both statutory and voluntary social services. Asks whether this is because staff are not trying hard enough.
ABC of mental health: mental health on the margins
- Authors:
- TIMMS Philip, BALAZ John
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 30.8.97, 1997, pp.536-539.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
Discusses mental illness in the homeless population.
Impact of assertive community treatment on homeless persons with co-occurring severe psychiatric and substance use disorders
- Authors:
- MEISLER Neil, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 33(2), April 1997, pp.113-122.
- Publisher:
- Springer
Evaluates the impact of an integrated assertive community treatment programme on homeless persons with serious mental and substance use disorders in the USA. High rates of retention in treatment, housing stability, and community tenure were attained, and all but the most severe substance users appeared to gain these benefits. Results found that while the intervention appears to be an effective means of retaining in services and monitoring such difficult-to-treat and costly populations, it did not yield high rates of abstinence and social benefits in severe users.
Psychiatric disorders among the homeless: a comparison of older and younger groups
- Authors:
- DeMALLIE Diane A., NORTH Carol S., SMITH Elizabeth M.
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 37(1), February 1997, pp.61-66.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Looks at the differences between older and younger homeless subgroups by interviewing homeless people in the USA using the National Institute of Mental Health Diagnostic Interview Schedule. Results showed that 13 percent of the 600 men and 3 percent of the 300 women were in the older group. Compared with their younger counterparts, older subjects were more likely to be male and white, to report lower incomes and poorer health, and to meet criteria for lifetime alcohol-use disorder. Fewer older than younger subjects met criteria for lifetime drug use disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. These findings suggest that older and younger people individuals have different vulnerabilities to homelessness.
Round pegs in round holes: a social work care management service for 'vulnerable adults' in West Oxfordshire
- Author:
- GILDERS Ian
- Journal article citation:
- Practice: Social Work in Action, 9(3), 1997, pp.45-58.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Over recent years many Social Services Departments have tended towards specialist teams and away from genericism. This article describes a pilot post of social worker
London's mental health: the report for the King's Fund London Commission
- Editors:
- JOHNSON Sonia, et al
- Publisher:
- King's Fund
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 410p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Presents a comprehensive assessment of the mental health needs of Londoners and shows that these are greater than in other parts of the country. Provides strong evidence that these needs are not being met adequately by current mental health services, and demonstrates that they are working beyond their capacity to cope. Includes sections on: the sociodemographic context; special areas of need for mental health services; mental health services for older people; child and adolescent services in London; substance misuse services; HIV/AIDS related mental health services; mentally disordered offenders; the homeless in London; services in primary care; black and minority ethnic people; levels of in-patient and residential provision; structure and functioning of services; and costs.