Housing First
start
Course overview
1. Applying Housing First
2. Quick Review of Housing First
3. Housing First Guiding Principles
4. Applying Housing First Guideing Principles
5. Benefits of Housing First
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the five guiding principles of Housing First.
- Apply the five principles of
Housing First in practice situations.
Applying Housing FirsT
The Housing First approach has been implemented worldwide and is a proven way to end homelessness!
Housing First is not housing only. The primary goal is to first assist individuals with securing a stable, permanent place to live while exploring supportive service options to meet their needs.
Housing First does not mean you do nothing if your community does not have permanent housing options. Instead, start with the housing resources you do have and help individuals and families access safe housing options quickly!
Support
Simply put...
Permanent Housing
Housing First
Remember: Services tend to be more effective when a person chooses to engage voluntarily.
Quick Recap: How is Housing First different from other approaches?
Housing First does not require people experiencing homelessness to address their problems before they can access housing, including behavioral health problems, or graduating through a series of service programs.
Flexible, supportive, and community-based services are offered to assist with housing stability and individual well-being, but participation is not required.
Housing First does not mandate participation in services either before obtaining housing or in order to retain housing.
Text from: National Alliance to End Homelessness. "Housing First Fact Sheet."
Housing First Guiding Principles
Tip: Click on the Icons below for more information.
Principle #1
Provide immediate access to housing with no housing readiness conditions
Principle #5
Develop links for social and community Integration
Principle #2
Ensure participant choice and self-determination
Principle #4
Provide individualized and person-centered support
Principle #3
Advocate for an orientation to wellness
Applying Housing First Guiding Principles
The Public Housing Authority (PHA) is working with your county to develop a streamlined application for their subsidized housing programs (i.e., housing choice vouchers, public housing, etc.). The goal is to improve the overall system by reducing processing times and eliminating barriers to accessing permanent housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
What guiding principle is being practiced?
Scenario
Housing First Guiding Principles
Principle 1
Immedate access to housing.
Principle 2
Ensure participant choice and self-determination.
Practice #1
Principle 3
Advocate for an orientation to wellness.
Read the scenario. Then click on the Housing First guiding principle you believe is the best choice. There may be more than one good answer.
Principle 4
Provide individualized and person-centered support
Principle 5
Develop links for social and community Integration
Jenny has been living in permanent housing for over six months and never leaves her home or has visitors. During a recent case management session, you explored how she spends her time. She shared that she enjoys reading and putting together puzzles.
What guiding principle is being practiced?
Scenario
Housing First Guiding Principles
Principle 1
Immedate access to housing.
Principle 2
Ensure participant choice and self-determination.
Practice #2
Principle 3
Advocate for an orientation to wellness.
Read the scenario. Then click on the Housing First guiding principle you believe is the best choice. There may be more than one good answer.
Principle 4
Provide individualized and person-centered support
Principle 5
Develop links for social and community Integration
You implement a new Peer Housing Advisory Board, which is comprised of members with lived experience and/or living experience, to provide expertise and recommendations in housing and service system planning.
What guiding principle is being practiced?
Scenario
Housing First Guiding Principles
Principle 1
Immedate access to housing.
Principle 2
Ensure participant choice and self-determination.
Practice #3
Principle 3
Advocate for an orientation to wellness.
Read the scenario. Then click on the Housing First guiding principle you believe is the best choice. There may be more than one good answer.
Principle 4
Provide individualized and person-centered support
Principle 5
Develop links for social and community Integration
Mary has a housing voucher and needs to find an apartment within the next 60 days before it expires. She informed you that she is searching for a one-bedroom apartment near the ocean, in a safe neighborhood, and close to public transportation.
What guiding principle is being practiced?
Scenario
Housing First Guiding Principles
Principle 1
Immedate access to housing.
Principle 2
Ensure participant choice and self-determination.
Practice #4
Principle 3
Advocate for an orientation to wellness.
Read the scenario. Then click on the Housing First guiding principle you believe is the best choice. There may be more than one good answer.
Principle 4
Provide individualized and person-centered support
Principle 5
Develop links for social and community Integration
Your organization is opening up a new housing program that will provide supportive services that are flexible, easy to access, and focus on reducing harm.
What guiding principle is being practiced?
Scenario
Housing First Guiding Principles
Principle 1
Immedate access to housing.
Principle 2
Ensure participant choice and self-determination.
Practice #5
Principle 3
Advocate for an orientation to wellness.
Read the scenario. Then click on the Housing First guiding principle you believe is the best choice. There may be more than one good answer.
Principle 4
Provide individualized and person-centered support
Principle 5
Develop links for social and community Integration
You implement a peer-run housing support group that is open to all participants who have secured permanent housing through your program. The participant-driven group aims to provide encouragement and support to group participants during these major life transitions.
What guiding principle is being practiced?
Scenario
Housing First Guiding Principles
Principle 1
Immedate access to housing.
Principle 2
Ensure participant choice and self-determination.
Practice #6
Principle 3
Advocate for an orientation to wellness.
Read the scenario. Then click on the Housing First guiding principle you believe is the best choice. There may be more than one good answer.
Principle 4
Provide individualized and person-centered support
Principle 5
Develop links for social and community Integration
Stevie has been living in Discovery Park for the past two years. He is currently on general relief and gets supplemental nutrition assistance (food stamps). During outreach, Stevie shared that he was recently diagnosed with diabetes and has nowhere to store his insulin. He is now interested in permanent housing.
What guiding principle is being practiced?
Scenario
Housing First Guiding Principles
Principle 1
Immedate access to housing.
Principle 2
Ensure participant choice and self-determination.
Practice #7
Principle 3
Advocate for an orientation to wellness.
Read the scenario. Then click on the Housing First guiding principle you believe is the best choice. There may be more than one good answer.
Principle 4
Provide individualized and person-centered support
Principle 5
Develop links for social and community Integration
Gregory is around 75 years old and has been living on the streets near a bus stop outside of your office for over three years. During multiple outreach efforts, he has expressed that he is not interested in housing but requested your assistance to get his teeth fixed.
What guiding principle is being practiced?
Scenario
Housing First Guiding Principles
Principle 1
Immedate access to housing.
Principle 2
Ensure participant choice and self-determination.
Practice #8
Principle 3
Advocate for an orientation to wellness.
Read the scenario. Then click on the Housing First guiding principle you believe is the best choice. There may be more than one good answer.
Principle 4
Provide individualized and person-centered support
Principle 5
Develop links for social and community Integration
Joe has been living in permanent housing for 3 months and continues to struggle with paying rent because of his substance use. He does not want to lose his housing but does not want to stop his substance use. He understands he is at risk for eviction and is seeking help. You work with Joe to develop an "honest budget," which helps him to set aside money to pay his rent first and spend his remaining funds to support his other "needs."
What guiding principle is being practiced?
Scenario
Housing First Guiding Principles
Principle 1
Immedate access to housing.
Principle 2
Ensure participant choice and self-determination.
Practice #9
Principle 3
Advocate for an orientation to wellness.
Read the scenario. Then click on the Housing First guiding principle you believe is the best choice. There may be more than one good answer.
Principle 4
Provide individualized and person-centered support
Principle 5
Develop links for social and community Integration
For the past nine months, Marvin has been a part of your organization's Rapid Re-Housing program and is living in a shared two-bedroom unit. He recently completed a manufacturing apprenticeship program and secured a permanent job at a local factory. His next goal is to move into his own apartment, and he feels he no longer needs case management support.
What guiding principle is being practiced?
Scenario
Housing First Guiding Principles
Principle 1
Immedate access to housing.
Principle 2
Ensure participant choice and self-determination.
Practice #10
Principle 3
Advocate for an orientation to wellness.
Read the scenario. Then click on the Housing First guiding principle you believe is the best choice. There may be more than one good answer.
Principle 4
Provide individualized and person-centered support
Principle 5
Develop links for social and community Integration
Benefits of Implementing Housing First
Click on the pictures to learn more.
Housing First reduces involvement with police & the justice system!
Housing First Impoves quiality of life
Housing First reduces hospitalization & emergency visits!
Housing First improves physical & behavioral health outcomes
Housing First reduces cost associated with the justice system & health expenditures!
Housing First increases housing stability!
A house is more than a shelter. It is a way of improving your way of life.
-David Meerman Scott; Shelteringgrace.org
Congratulations
You've successfully completed the course!
There is a better choice.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First
Correct!
The important thing to remember is Mary has the right to choose where she wants to live and to start there first, before searching in other areas. This is one way to ensure participant choice and self-determination.
There is a better choice.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First
There are other good choices
But a case can be made that individualized support can beprovided by peers and others.
There are better choices
But a case can be made that helping Mary's search for housing in her preferred location is providing individualized support.
There is a better choice.
But recognizing that Jenny's choices about how she spends her time are her choices, and she is exercising self-determination.
There is a better choice.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First
Very Good Choice!
Peer support groups can provide excellent individualized support.
Since you got this one correct, here's a hint: There are other very good answers!
Very Good Choice!
Helping Stevie secure permanent housing that meets his medical needs is an example of providing individual and person-centered support.
Since you got this one correct, here's a hint: There are other very good answers!
There is a better choice.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First
There are better choices
But you can make a case that by coaching Jenny and helping her identify community resources, you are helping her overall well-being.
There is a better choice.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First
Very Good Choice!
By coaching Jenny and helping her explore community resources, you are providing individualized and person-centered support
Very Good Answer!
Paying attention to Gregory's dental concerns is advocating for wellness. In addition, you can build on this relationship to further develop trust and rapport with Gregory as you continue to urge him to develop a housing plan.
Since you got this one correct, here's a hint: There are other very good answers!
There are better Choices.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First.
Very Good Answer!
It is important to help Stevie get into housing as quickly as possible, so he has a place to store his life-saving medicine and to capture the opportunity that he is now interested in permanent housing.
Since you got this one correct, here's a hint: There are other very good answers!
There is a better choice.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First
Very Good Choice!
Implementing peer-run groups and services is an excellent way to ensure participant choice and self-determination. Peers are subject matter experts of life and offer true connections and value to the work.
Since you got this one correct, here's a hint: There are other very good answers!
Very good choice!
Jenny has maintained stable housing for 6 months. At this time, she spends her time in her home and does not socialize with others. You should help Jenny identify resources and opportunities that could help her begin to socialize with others and integrate into the community.
Try Again!
There is a better choice.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First
There is a better choice.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First
There is a better choice.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First
Correct!
Peer support groups and centers can be very instrumental in helping participants to socialize after being housed and provide a way "to give back," by mentoring others going through similar experiences.
Since you got this one correct, here's a hint: There are other very good answers!
There is a better choice.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First
Very Good Answer!
Marvin has accomplished his goals and feels ready to transition to the next phase of his journey. This is an example of supporting participant choice services and right to self-determination.
Since you got this one correct, here's a hint: There are other very good answers!
Correct!
Creating easy access to services that are flexible and focused on reducing harm aligns with Harm Reduction, an inclusive, effective practice that is welcoming to all participants, no matter where they are on their wellness journey.
Very Good Answer!
Addressing Gregory's need to have his teeth fixed is an example of providing client-centered services.
Since you got this one correct, here's a hint: There are other very good answers!
Try Again!
This guiding principle is not readily apparent in this scenario. However, the guiding principles are so linked that you could make a case for this as a good choice!
Either way, we suggest you review the Guiding Principles of Housing First, since the other four answers were very good!
Very Good Choice!
Helping Joe to maintain his housing is one way to advocate for an orientation to wellness. This is an example of applying a harm reduction approach by finding creative ways to meet Joe where he is at with his substance use, while preventing a possible eviction.
Since you got this one correct, here's a hint: There are other very good answers!
Good Choice!
The public housing authority is working to reduce barriers for individuals and families experiencing homelessness to access rental subsidies for permanent housing.
There is a better choice.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First
Very Good Choice!
Helping Joe to create an "honest budget," factoring in his rent and other life choices, is an example of customizing services in a non-judgmental way to meet his unique needs at this time.
Since you got this one correct, here's a hint: There are other very good answers!
There is a better choice.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First
There are some other good choices
But a case can be made that peer advisory bodies can provide links to the community.
There is a better choice.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First
Very Good Choice!
Peer support groups are one example of helping participants to connect, learn coping mechanisms, and improve their emotional well-being.
Since you got this one correct, here's a hint: There are other very good answers!
There is a better choice.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First
There is a better choice.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First
You could make the case that increasing housing provides more people with immediate access to housing.
However, there is a better answer. Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First.
Try Again!
There is a better choice.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First
There is a better choice.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First
There is a better choice.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First
Very Good Answer!
Joe does not want to lose his housing, but he is not ready to stop his substance use. Helping Joe budget for both is an example of providing services that are based on participant choice and self-determination.
Since you got this one correct, here's a hint: There are other very good answers!
Very Good Choice!
Although it might be tempting to first address Gregory's housing needs, we need to remember to suport participate choice and right to self-determination. Therefore, addressing Gregory's request to get his teeth fixed is top priority. Starting with what he wants will help strengthen your rapport and open up the opportunity to help him in other areas when he is ready!
Since you got this one correct, here's a hint: There are other very good answers!
Very Good Choice!
Helping Marvin to transition from case management and finding his own apartment is an example of providing participant-centered services.
Since you got this one correct, here's a hint: There are other very good answers!
Good Choice!
While there are stronger choices, Marvin may need coaching on ways to find the community resources in his new community.
Explore the other answers to find stronger choices.
There is a better choice.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First
Very Good Choice!
Helping Stevie secure permanent housing is supporting his choice to take care of his health.
Since you got this one correct, here's a hint: There are other very good answers!
Good Choice!
The peer Housing Advisory Board is a great example of ensuring participants' voices are being heard and included when developing programs and making system improvements.
Very Good Answer!
Stevie wants a place to live so he can take care of his health, which will help improve his overall well-being.
Since you got this one correct, here's a hint: There are other very good answers!
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Housing First
start
Course overview
1. Applying Housing First
2. Quick Review of Housing First
3. Housing First Guiding Principles
4. Applying Housing First Guideing Principles
5. Benefits of Housing First
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Apply the five principles of
Housing First in practice situations.Applying Housing FirsT
The Housing First approach has been implemented worldwide and is a proven way to end homelessness!
Housing First is not housing only. The primary goal is to first assist individuals with securing a stable, permanent place to live while exploring supportive service options to meet their needs.
Housing First does not mean you do nothing if your community does not have permanent housing options. Instead, start with the housing resources you do have and help individuals and families access safe housing options quickly!
Support
Simply put...
Permanent Housing
Housing First
Remember: Services tend to be more effective when a person chooses to engage voluntarily.
Quick Recap: How is Housing First different from other approaches?
Housing First does not require people experiencing homelessness to address their problems before they can access housing, including behavioral health problems, or graduating through a series of service programs.
Flexible, supportive, and community-based services are offered to assist with housing stability and individual well-being, but participation is not required.
Housing First does not mandate participation in services either before obtaining housing or in order to retain housing.
Text from: National Alliance to End Homelessness. "Housing First Fact Sheet."
Housing First Guiding Principles
Tip: Click on the Icons below for more information.
Principle #1
Provide immediate access to housing with no housing readiness conditions
Principle #5
Develop links for social and community Integration
Principle #2
Ensure participant choice and self-determination
Principle #4
Provide individualized and person-centered support
Principle #3
Advocate for an orientation to wellness
Applying Housing First Guiding Principles
The Public Housing Authority (PHA) is working with your county to develop a streamlined application for their subsidized housing programs (i.e., housing choice vouchers, public housing, etc.). The goal is to improve the overall system by reducing processing times and eliminating barriers to accessing permanent housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
What guiding principle is being practiced?
Scenario
Housing First Guiding Principles
Principle 1
Immedate access to housing.
Principle 2
Ensure participant choice and self-determination.
Practice #1
Principle 3
Advocate for an orientation to wellness.
Read the scenario. Then click on the Housing First guiding principle you believe is the best choice. There may be more than one good answer.
Principle 4
Provide individualized and person-centered support
Principle 5
Develop links for social and community Integration
Jenny has been living in permanent housing for over six months and never leaves her home or has visitors. During a recent case management session, you explored how she spends her time. She shared that she enjoys reading and putting together puzzles.
What guiding principle is being practiced?
Scenario
Housing First Guiding Principles
Principle 1
Immedate access to housing.
Principle 2
Ensure participant choice and self-determination.
Practice #2
Principle 3
Advocate for an orientation to wellness.
Read the scenario. Then click on the Housing First guiding principle you believe is the best choice. There may be more than one good answer.
Principle 4
Provide individualized and person-centered support
Principle 5
Develop links for social and community Integration
You implement a new Peer Housing Advisory Board, which is comprised of members with lived experience and/or living experience, to provide expertise and recommendations in housing and service system planning.
What guiding principle is being practiced?
Scenario
Housing First Guiding Principles
Principle 1
Immedate access to housing.
Principle 2
Ensure participant choice and self-determination.
Practice #3
Principle 3
Advocate for an orientation to wellness.
Read the scenario. Then click on the Housing First guiding principle you believe is the best choice. There may be more than one good answer.
Principle 4
Provide individualized and person-centered support
Principle 5
Develop links for social and community Integration
Mary has a housing voucher and needs to find an apartment within the next 60 days before it expires. She informed you that she is searching for a one-bedroom apartment near the ocean, in a safe neighborhood, and close to public transportation.
What guiding principle is being practiced?
Scenario
Housing First Guiding Principles
Principle 1
Immedate access to housing.
Principle 2
Ensure participant choice and self-determination.
Practice #4
Principle 3
Advocate for an orientation to wellness.
Read the scenario. Then click on the Housing First guiding principle you believe is the best choice. There may be more than one good answer.
Principle 4
Provide individualized and person-centered support
Principle 5
Develop links for social and community Integration
Your organization is opening up a new housing program that will provide supportive services that are flexible, easy to access, and focus on reducing harm.
What guiding principle is being practiced?
Scenario
Housing First Guiding Principles
Principle 1
Immedate access to housing.
Principle 2
Ensure participant choice and self-determination.
Practice #5
Principle 3
Advocate for an orientation to wellness.
Read the scenario. Then click on the Housing First guiding principle you believe is the best choice. There may be more than one good answer.
Principle 4
Provide individualized and person-centered support
Principle 5
Develop links for social and community Integration
You implement a peer-run housing support group that is open to all participants who have secured permanent housing through your program. The participant-driven group aims to provide encouragement and support to group participants during these major life transitions.
What guiding principle is being practiced?
Scenario
Housing First Guiding Principles
Principle 1
Immedate access to housing.
Principle 2
Ensure participant choice and self-determination.
Practice #6
Principle 3
Advocate for an orientation to wellness.
Read the scenario. Then click on the Housing First guiding principle you believe is the best choice. There may be more than one good answer.
Principle 4
Provide individualized and person-centered support
Principle 5
Develop links for social and community Integration
Stevie has been living in Discovery Park for the past two years. He is currently on general relief and gets supplemental nutrition assistance (food stamps). During outreach, Stevie shared that he was recently diagnosed with diabetes and has nowhere to store his insulin. He is now interested in permanent housing.
What guiding principle is being practiced?
Scenario
Housing First Guiding Principles
Principle 1
Immedate access to housing.
Principle 2
Ensure participant choice and self-determination.
Practice #7
Principle 3
Advocate for an orientation to wellness.
Read the scenario. Then click on the Housing First guiding principle you believe is the best choice. There may be more than one good answer.
Principle 4
Provide individualized and person-centered support
Principle 5
Develop links for social and community Integration
Gregory is around 75 years old and has been living on the streets near a bus stop outside of your office for over three years. During multiple outreach efforts, he has expressed that he is not interested in housing but requested your assistance to get his teeth fixed.
What guiding principle is being practiced?
Scenario
Housing First Guiding Principles
Principle 1
Immedate access to housing.
Principle 2
Ensure participant choice and self-determination.
Practice #8
Principle 3
Advocate for an orientation to wellness.
Read the scenario. Then click on the Housing First guiding principle you believe is the best choice. There may be more than one good answer.
Principle 4
Provide individualized and person-centered support
Principle 5
Develop links for social and community Integration
Joe has been living in permanent housing for 3 months and continues to struggle with paying rent because of his substance use. He does not want to lose his housing but does not want to stop his substance use. He understands he is at risk for eviction and is seeking help. You work with Joe to develop an "honest budget," which helps him to set aside money to pay his rent first and spend his remaining funds to support his other "needs."
What guiding principle is being practiced?
Scenario
Housing First Guiding Principles
Principle 1
Immedate access to housing.
Principle 2
Ensure participant choice and self-determination.
Practice #9
Principle 3
Advocate for an orientation to wellness.
Read the scenario. Then click on the Housing First guiding principle you believe is the best choice. There may be more than one good answer.
Principle 4
Provide individualized and person-centered support
Principle 5
Develop links for social and community Integration
For the past nine months, Marvin has been a part of your organization's Rapid Re-Housing program and is living in a shared two-bedroom unit. He recently completed a manufacturing apprenticeship program and secured a permanent job at a local factory. His next goal is to move into his own apartment, and he feels he no longer needs case management support.
What guiding principle is being practiced?
Scenario
Housing First Guiding Principles
Principle 1
Immedate access to housing.
Principle 2
Ensure participant choice and self-determination.
Practice #10
Principle 3
Advocate for an orientation to wellness.
Read the scenario. Then click on the Housing First guiding principle you believe is the best choice. There may be more than one good answer.
Principle 4
Provide individualized and person-centered support
Principle 5
Develop links for social and community Integration
Benefits of Implementing Housing First
Click on the pictures to learn more.
Housing First reduces involvement with police & the justice system!
Housing First Impoves quiality of life
Housing First reduces hospitalization & emergency visits!
Housing First improves physical & behavioral health outcomes
Housing First reduces cost associated with the justice system & health expenditures!
Housing First increases housing stability!
A house is more than a shelter. It is a way of improving your way of life.
-David Meerman Scott; Shelteringgrace.org
Congratulations
You've successfully completed the course!
There is a better choice.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First
Correct!
The important thing to remember is Mary has the right to choose where she wants to live and to start there first, before searching in other areas. This is one way to ensure participant choice and self-determination.
There is a better choice.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First
There are other good choices
But a case can be made that individualized support can beprovided by peers and others.
There are better choices
But a case can be made that helping Mary's search for housing in her preferred location is providing individualized support.
There is a better choice.
But recognizing that Jenny's choices about how she spends her time are her choices, and she is exercising self-determination.
There is a better choice.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First
Very Good Choice!
Peer support groups can provide excellent individualized support.
Since you got this one correct, here's a hint: There are other very good answers!
Very Good Choice!
Helping Stevie secure permanent housing that meets his medical needs is an example of providing individual and person-centered support.
Since you got this one correct, here's a hint: There are other very good answers!
There is a better choice.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First
There are better choices
But you can make a case that by coaching Jenny and helping her identify community resources, you are helping her overall well-being.
There is a better choice.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First
Very Good Choice!
By coaching Jenny and helping her explore community resources, you are providing individualized and person-centered support
Very Good Answer!
Paying attention to Gregory's dental concerns is advocating for wellness. In addition, you can build on this relationship to further develop trust and rapport with Gregory as you continue to urge him to develop a housing plan.
Since you got this one correct, here's a hint: There are other very good answers!
There are better Choices.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First.
Very Good Answer!
It is important to help Stevie get into housing as quickly as possible, so he has a place to store his life-saving medicine and to capture the opportunity that he is now interested in permanent housing.
Since you got this one correct, here's a hint: There are other very good answers!
There is a better choice.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First
Very Good Choice!
Implementing peer-run groups and services is an excellent way to ensure participant choice and self-determination. Peers are subject matter experts of life and offer true connections and value to the work.
Since you got this one correct, here's a hint: There are other very good answers!
Very good choice!
Jenny has maintained stable housing for 6 months. At this time, she spends her time in her home and does not socialize with others. You should help Jenny identify resources and opportunities that could help her begin to socialize with others and integrate into the community.
Try Again!
There is a better choice.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First
There is a better choice.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First
There is a better choice.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First
Correct!
Peer support groups and centers can be very instrumental in helping participants to socialize after being housed and provide a way "to give back," by mentoring others going through similar experiences.
Since you got this one correct, here's a hint: There are other very good answers!
There is a better choice.
Review the Guiding Principles of Housing First
Very Good Answer!
Marvin has accomplished his goals and feels ready to transition to the next phase of his journey. This is an example of supporting participant choice services and right to self-determination.
Since you got this one correct, here's a hint: There are other very good answers!
Correct!
Creating easy access to services that are flexible and focused on reducing harm aligns with Harm Reduction, an inclusive, effective practice that is welcoming to all participants, no matter where they are on their wellness journey.
Very Good Answer!
Addressing Gregory's need to have his teeth fixed is an example of providing client-centered services.
Since you got this one correct, here's a hint: There are other very good answers!
Try Again!
This guiding principle is not readily apparent in this scenario. However, the guiding principles are so linked that you could make a case for this as a good choice!
Either way, we suggest you review the Guiding Principles of Housing First, since the other four answers were very good!
Very Good Choice!
Helping Joe to maintain his housing is one way to advocate for an orientation to wellness. This is an example of applying a harm reduction approach by finding creative ways to meet Joe where he is at with his substance use, while preventing a possible eviction.
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The public housing authority is working to reduce barriers for individuals and families experiencing homelessness to access rental subsidies for permanent housing.
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Helping Joe to create an "honest budget," factoring in his rent and other life choices, is an example of customizing services in a non-judgmental way to meet his unique needs at this time.
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But a case can be made that peer advisory bodies can provide links to the community.
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Peer support groups are one example of helping participants to connect, learn coping mechanisms, and improve their emotional well-being.
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You could make the case that increasing housing provides more people with immediate access to housing.
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Joe does not want to lose his housing, but he is not ready to stop his substance use. Helping Joe budget for both is an example of providing services that are based on participant choice and self-determination.
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Although it might be tempting to first address Gregory's housing needs, we need to remember to suport participate choice and right to self-determination. Therefore, addressing Gregory's request to get his teeth fixed is top priority. Starting with what he wants will help strengthen your rapport and open up the opportunity to help him in other areas when he is ready!
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Helping Marvin to transition from case management and finding his own apartment is an example of providing participant-centered services.
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While there are stronger choices, Marvin may need coaching on ways to find the community resources in his new community.
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Helping Stevie secure permanent housing is supporting his choice to take care of his health.
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The peer Housing Advisory Board is a great example of ensuring participants' voices are being heard and included when developing programs and making system improvements.
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Stevie wants a place to live so he can take care of his health, which will help improve his overall well-being.
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