Faculty Advisor Name
Debbie Sturm
Description
I propose to present a poster summarizing a needs analysis for delivery of mental health care services to homeless people in small cities. The poster will provide highlights of a review of the relevant literature, best practice from current shelters, a summary of needs, a proposed model agency.
Homelessness is a significant and persistent issue in the United States and around the world. With public policy support, integrated care modalities, and new conceptualizations of treatment, those without homes can find help for mental health issues, and those in the helping profession can find rewarding opportunities to contribute to improved prognosis and outcomes for people experiencing homelessness. Nonetheless, there are significant gaps in the delivery of mental health services to this population, due to logistical issues, reimbursement questions, and other factors.
My research utilizes Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to conceptualize the journey from homelessness to re-housing, and an analysis of the micro-economy of reimbursement models that may be a factor in the lack of on-site coverage at homeless shelters.
Included in
A Home for the Spirit: Mental Health Care Delivery and the Homeless
I propose to present a poster summarizing a needs analysis for delivery of mental health care services to homeless people in small cities. The poster will provide highlights of a review of the relevant literature, best practice from current shelters, a summary of needs, a proposed model agency.
Homelessness is a significant and persistent issue in the United States and around the world. With public policy support, integrated care modalities, and new conceptualizations of treatment, those without homes can find help for mental health issues, and those in the helping profession can find rewarding opportunities to contribute to improved prognosis and outcomes for people experiencing homelessness. Nonetheless, there are significant gaps in the delivery of mental health services to this population, due to logistical issues, reimbursement questions, and other factors.
My research utilizes Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to conceptualize the journey from homelessness to re-housing, and an analysis of the micro-economy of reimbursement models that may be a factor in the lack of on-site coverage at homeless shelters.
