Perspectives on a transitional housing program for people who use substances who experience homelessness and live with a mental health issue: a pilot study in an urban northern city in Canada
A new transitional housing program in a Northern Urban setting in the era of an increasingly contaminated drug supply led to perceived positive outcomes for clients. Important considerations include focusing (or enhancing supports) on physiological needs and empathetic, individualized approaches to care.
Authors
- Natalie Aubin
- David C. Marsh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8769-1785)
- Kristen A. Morin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4059-3475)
- J. H. Carter
- Tara Leary
- Nzue Nguema Jean
- Daniel Molke
Institutions
- Science North (CA)
- Health Sciences North (CA)
- Laurentian University (CA)
- NOSM University (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Substance Abuse Treatment Prevention and Policy
- Published
- 2025-04-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-025-00649-7
- Primary Topic
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Northern Ontario Academic Medicine Association