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Health And Homelessness: Annotated Bibliography

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American Psychological Association. (2010). Health and homelessness. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/pi/ses/resources/publications/homelessness-health.aspx This article was chosen for statistics regarding the homeless population. Their research and statistics specifically focused the homeless population with mental illness, citing their risk factors and barriers.
Burbank Police Department. (2017). Call summary regarding homeless individuals (11755)
This information was used to reflect how many calls the police department receives, from the community regarding homeless individuals. The information is not specific enough to show when the individual, was both homeless and with mental illness.
Carpio, A. C. (2017, February 14). Burbank's …show more content…

Those that are also mentally ill, were not stated.
City of Burbank. (2017, April 10). Addressing the homeless in the city of Burbank: Information sheet.
Retrieved from http://www.burbankca.gov/home/showdocument?id=40224
This citation was used as it reflects the ongoing collaboration with local community based organizations, and their efforts to eliminate homelessness in Burbank.
CommunityModelLA.Org. (2010, September 22). The philosophical framework of the community model.
Retrieved from http://communitymodella.org/downloads/Part1.pdf
The authors of this article discuss the importance of using the harm reduction model in intervention programs, as they reduce the negative effects of homelessness, mental illness, and substance, as well as involve the client so that they can guide their direction in the program process. The document outlines, step-by-step the principles and components that are essential in a program using the harm reduction model.
Community Policing Dispatch. (2014, February). Burbank mental health evaluation team: A …show more content…

Retrieved from https://cops.usdoj.gov/html/dispatch/02-2014/burbank_mental_health_evaluation_team.asp The authors of this article discuss the success, that the Burbank Police Mental Health Evaluation Team have had, utilizing one trained law enforcement officer and one mental health professional, in fielding mental health calls from the regular law enforcement calls. The article offers statistics proving the co-response model is efficient, as the department experienced a reduction in law enforcement hours, and a more focused treatment for the client in crisis. The co-response model, also shares resources with the mental health professional, who is also part of LA County Mental Health Department, thus saving financial resources, as well.
Culhane, D. P., Metraux, S., & Hadley, T. (2002). Public service reductions associated with placement of homeless persons with severe mental illness in supportive housing. Housing Policy
Debate, 13(1), 107-163. Retrieved from

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