Community Based Supportive Housing Serving Persons with Disabilities at Risk of Institutional Care
Health Centers Serving the Individuals Discharging to Community Based Housing from Nurshing Homes and Mental Health Institutions
Year Developed: 2017
Resource Type: Publication.Primary Audience: C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, COOs, CMOs, etc)
Secondary Audience: Clinicians
Language(s): English
Developed by: Corporation for Supportive Housing (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: This case study profiles Health Centers serving vulnerable populations leaving institutions for community based housing
Resource Details: The Olmstead Supreme Court Decision mandates states and communities create community based housing options for persons inappropritely living in institutions. The detrimental health impact on populations living in congregate and institutional settings reinforces case for vulnerable and special populations to live in community housing with wrap around services. Health centersprovide an essential part of the wrap around services for this population living outside of institutions.
Resource Topic: Special and Vulnerable Populations
Resource Subtopic: Population Health, Community, Health, and Housing Partnerships.
Keywords: Medical Home, Case Studies, Care Coordination.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.