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Date of Graduation
Spring 2018
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Educational Specialist (EdS)
Department
Department of Graduate Psychology
Advisor(s)
Eric W. Cowan
Lennis G. Echterling
A. Renee Staton
Abstract
This paper includes a thorough survey of peer-reviewed journal articles regarding the delivery of mental health care services to homeless people, a gap analysis based on the literature, experiential observations from a mid-Atlantic agency for the homeless, and interviews with people experiencing homelessness. From this research, I propose a model of service delivery. I conclude that while deinstitutionalization in the 1980s led to community-based models of service delivery, the patchwork of approaches available now does not serve the needs of homeless persons with mental health problems. A best practice approach combines the concept of housing first with peer navigated, integrated community services in primary care, mental health counseling, and social support.
Recommended Citation
Rogers, John D., "Mental health care for the homeless" (2018). Educational Specialist, 2009-2019. 124.
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/edspec201019/124
