Pathfinders for Homeless People | |
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To support vulnerable homeless people with mental health problems to access appropriate services e.g. referral to GP, psychology, substance misuse services, psychiatry etc. |
Rationale
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More men are homeless, so targeting a high risk group. Homeless people at higher risk of suicide.
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Desired Outcomes
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- Reduction in mental health symptoms.
- Improved functioning.
- Improved quality of life.
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Relevance to Choose Life's Key Areas Of Work
| | Encouraging and supporting (more) innovative local voluntary services, community-based and self-help initiatives that contribute to the prevention of suicide in local neighbourhoods and communities. |
Choose Life Objectives
| - Early prevention and intervention
| Choose Life Priority Groups
| - People who are homeless
- People with mental health problems
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Partners In Delivery
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| To be confirmed |
Evaluation Tools/Methods
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Currently under discussion with Choose Life Group
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Contact Details
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Additional Information
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This project became the Service for Homeless People with Mental Health Probems - See separate entry
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