Chapter Two: Literature Review Prime candidates for permanent supportive housing are those considered to be chronically homeless. This group of homeless individuals are those who according to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) meet the following definition: a single adult with a disability that has been homeless, unsheltered for over one year or more, they have been homeless four times within the last three years with a combined time totaling twelve months. This subgroup of homeless individuals is more subject to limited, available, and suitable housing when they suffer long-term disabilities, have mental health disorders, and are not employed with sustainable income (Parker, 2010). In researching the approaches …show more content…
The study analyzed the data of the pros and cons of utilizing a “Payee” both case managers and consumers agreed that the “Payee” is beneficial to positive progression. The consensus is that as the relationship between the case manager and consumer grows so does the relevance of elevated quality of life especially areas surrounding stable housing. The research concludes the benefits of “Payees” outweigh the negative propaganda (Dixon, Turner, Krauss, Scott, & …show more content…
Housing first supports moving the homeless individual into housing without any support services in place. The individual is moved from the streets or campsite and placed in a housing unit sheltered from the elements. Once they are housed then the discussion of wrapping supportive servies such as assertive community treatment (ACT), case management, or any other treatment service is offered to the consumer at a later date. The treatment first model engages the individual, partnering and discussing future plans, treatment plans may be implemented, and other required services are put in place along with adding housing to this intervention. When moving into housing a provider service may help with setting up the unit, aid the consumer in understanding the rental lease, assist in obtaining services such as foodstamps and any other services that may be needed. When placing individuals in housing one should not assume their level of life skills, this is especially true when considering mental health disorders.These models for many providers and recipients because of their varied criteria, and in some cases no criteria is said to be a somewhat complex combination of housing hurdles (Henwood, Stanhope, & Padgett,