En modell for boligfaglig samhandling for personer med alvorlig psykisk lidelse og
rusmiddellidelse
Sammanfattning
Individuals with major psychiatric disorders and comorbid substance abuse problems are often homeless. At the same time, having a place to live is a prerequisite for health, education, employment and community participation. A residence and home are essential to living a worthy life. This article describes a collaborative approach to establishing housing for this group of patients. The article highlights four critical factors: the individual, housing, caregivers, framework. We discuss obstacles and associated success factors, illustrated with anonymised vignettes. Settling this client group in appropriate housing calls for expertise and flexibility at all levels of the health care system. Close collaboration with the specialised health care services is required if the municipality is to succeed in the process of housing individuals with low levels of general functioning. This work presents challenges for all the professionals involved, and is a demanding field where frustration, powerlessness and pessimism often prevail.