Supported Housing for People with Serious Mental Illness in Rural Areas
Author Information
Author(s): Phyllis Montgomery, Cheryl Forchuk, Craig Duncan, Don Rose, Patricia H Bailey, Ramamohan Veluri
Primary Institution: Laurentian University
Hypothesis
What elements within a supported housing approach and rural context facilitate effective service provision for persons with serious mental illness?
Conclusion
The study highlights the need for evaluation of supported housing interventions in rural areas to improve mental health care planning.
Supporting Evidence
- Supported housing can help people with serious mental illness live independently.
- Research shows that homelessness is more common among people with serious mental illness.
- The study aims to fill the gap in research on supported housing in rural areas.
Takeaway
This study looks at how to help people with serious mental illness find and keep homes in rural areas, which can be really hard.
Methodology
A mixed method design guided by participatory action research, involving surveys and focus groups over two years.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to reliance on self-reported data and the involvement of community mental health workers in recruitment.
Limitations
Limited research in rural settings and potential biases in participant selection.
Participant Demographics
Participants include clients with serious mental illness, their families, and community providers in northeastern Ontario.
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