Assessing the Impact of Serving the Long-term Mentally Disabled Homeless

Authors

Laura E. Blankertz, Matrix Research Institute
Ram A. Cnaan, University of Pennsylvania
Marlene Saunders, Delaware State College

Abstract

Homelessness has emerged as a major social problem. In an attempt to understand this problem, attention has been focused on postulating its causes, describing the individuals who hold this status, and estimating its magnitude. This study assesses the outcome of one social service program for long-term mentally disabled homeless individuals. It includes a synopsis of the state of the art in serving homeless individuals with severe mental health problems; a description of a program created to meet their needs; and an analysis of the outcome of this program.

Recommended Citation

Blankertz, Laura E.; Cnaan, Ram A.; and Saunders, Marlene (1992) "Assessing the Impact of Serving the Long-term Mentally Disabled Homeless," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 19: Iss. 4, Article 12.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.2049
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol19/iss4/12