Mental Health Commission of Canada Alberta Webinar 2014 Wally Czech Housing First Specialist – Lethbridge, AB.

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Mental Health Commission of Canada Alberta Webinar 2014 Wally Czech Housing First Specialist – Lethbridge, AB

Formula for Ending Homelessness

The Cookie DoughRECIPE Basic Human Right Permanent housing directly from homelessness Choice History is not a factor Income is not requirement No expectations of treatment/programs Separation of housing and supports Common assessment tool Prioritization based on most vulnerable/complex Recovery Orientation Harm Reduction

ICM/ACT Specialized Programs Coordinated Access/Centralized Intake Project Based/ Market Rentals Outreach/ Follow-up

Multiple Sites Larger Geographical Area May have dual/multiple roles Single Site Smaller Geographical Area One role

Clinical Direct Service Large Centres Shortage of Services High Complexity/Acuity Lower Case Loads Support Brokering Services Ample Services Medium to High Complexity Higher Case Loads

Independent Living More Client Choice Varied options Scattered Site Landlord Control Capital Projects Rent Control Immediate Access Supportive(ed) Living Costly Potentially High Behavior

Build Relationship Warm Transfer Stabilize Income Orientation to Neighborhood Solidify Housing Orientation to New Home Prepare for Follow-UP Wrap Around Supports in Harm Reduction Framework

Outcomes