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The Role of Effective Discharge Planning in Preventing Homelessness

Authors: Thomas E. Backer, Elizabeth A. Howard, Garrett E. Moran

Published in: Journal of Prevention | Issue 3-4/2007

Abstract

Effective discharge planning can contribute significantly to preventing homelessness. As part of a larger continuum of care, this process can help people reach goals of stable housing, recovery, and increased quality of life in the community. Discharge planning identifies and organizes services a person with mental illness, substance abuse, and other vulnerabilities needs when leaving an institutional or custodial setting and returning to the community. A three-component model is presented, relating discharge planning to institutional assessment and treatment, and to community services. Service challenges, innovative programs (based on a state-by-state analysis), and recommendations for enhancing discharge planning also are discussed.

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Title: The Role of Effective Discharge Planning in Preventing Homelessness
Authors: Thomas E. Backer
Elizabeth A. Howard
Garrett E. Moran
Publication date: 01-07-2007
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Prevention / Issue 3-4/2007
Print ISSN: 2731-5533
Electronic ISSN: 2731-5541
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10935-007-0095-7

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