Housing First Belgium
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Why is it a good practice of the Person-Centered Model?
Housing provided from the start with personalized and voluntary support; people can choose the type and frequency of support they receive; no conditions in terms of treatment or rehabilitation
Integrated Assessment (Person, Family, Housing) and Life History
Multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) outside institutional framework
Personalised Care and Support Plan for the Life Project
Personalized and voluntary accompaniment with support adapted to individual needs
Support groups
Partnerships with social rental agencies and public social action centers
Case Management and Resource Coordinator
Housing First Lab coordinates data collection and analysis on housing and needs
Highlined results
80% of participants still housed after 2 years; improved sense of empowerment and self-esteem; obtaining ID card, income, official address and health insurance
Inspiring ideas for other enviorments. It can works! 😉
25 Housing First projects operational in 2022 throughout Belgium
Other observations
In Brussels, 91.5% of people still housed after 2 years; only 10% returned to the street after 5 years.