Housing First: The Pathways Model to End Homelessness for People with Mental Illness and Addiction Manual

Sam Tsemberis

2010 · 274 citations · 0 references

Concepts

Abstract

Housing First is the most discussed method in Europe in terms of combatting homelessness. Within a relatively short period of time the concept has been widely disseminated, but what is the Housing First model, exactly? A lot of questions have been raised in recent years: what components and elements must be included in this model? Who is the target group? Is Housing First a slogan, a philosophy, a programme, a brand – or a policy? Many have looked forward to reading this book.