AN EFFICIENT
SOLUTION TO
HOMELESSNESS
A METHODOLOGY THAT OFFERS A DIGNIFIED, INDIVIDUAL, PERMANENT AND PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED HOME
Until a few years ago, the approach to homelessness followed a step-like care model. People had to take different steps, little by little: from the street to a shelter, from the shelter to a temporary home, and the last step was a permanent home. In this long process, a high percentage of people returned to the street. Housing First turns that model on its head and starts with housing.
The idea of Housing First was developed twenty years ago in the USA, under the umbrella of the Pathways to Housing organization, and it is now widespread.
100
reduction of homelessness
in Finland
25
years of experience
as a model
85
of the people keep their home
after one year
The eight Housing First principles:
- Housing is a human right
- Respect for all users
- Separation of housing and treatment
- User recovery oriented
- Commitment to work with the person until needed
- Individual and independent housing
- The individual’s right to choose
- Improvement at all levels of mental and physical health and social integration of the person.
LOS OCHO PRINCIPIOS DE HOUSING FIRST:
COLLABORATE. FIGHT AGAINST HOMELESSNESS
We know that ending homelessness is possible, but we need your support to ensure that no one lives on the street.
