Project Summary
People experiencing homelessness are at increased risk of COVID-19. Lack of housing can make it hard to practice social distancing or wash hands often. Permanent supportive housing programs provide housing and services for people experiencing homelessness. But researchers are still learning how these programs can best reduce health disparities including COVID-19 risk.
In this study, the research team is comparing two housing models for people experiencing homelessness:
- Place-based permanent supportive housing, or PB-PSH. This model provides housing that is only for people with a history of homelessness. PB-PSH is often located in an apartment building with neighbors who have also experienced homelessness. People can receive supportive services, such as case management or health care, on-site.
- Scattered site permanent supportive housing, or SS-PSH. This model helps people with a history of homelessness obtain and pay for private market housing, such as a studio apartment. Case managers or healthcare teams often provide support services through home visits.
- See more: Comparative Effectiveness of Single-Site and Scattered-Site Permanent Supportive Housing on Patient-Centered and COVID-19 Related Outcomes for People Experiencing Homelessness