The role of an Australian Homeless Health Outreach Team: Background, Part 1

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Lloyd, Chris
Bassett, Hazel
Griffith University Author(s)
Year published
2010
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Background: The aim of this article is to describe the development, principles and practices of the Homeless Health Outreach Team in Queensland, Australia. The following article, in the next issue, builds upon this with a case study. Contents: Relevant documentation and literature was reviewed. The Homeless Health Outreach Team has developed a model of practice based on local and international experience. Conclusions: Specialized mental health services for the homeless have been able to successfully engage and manage clients by working in collaboration with local mental health services, housing, and non-government organisations.Background: The aim of this article is to describe the development, principles and practices of the Homeless Health Outreach Team in Queensland, Australia. The following article, in the next issue, builds upon this with a case study. Contents: Relevant documentation and literature was reviewed. The Homeless Health Outreach Team has developed a model of practice based on local and international experience. Conclusions: Specialized mental health services for the homeless have been able to successfully engage and manage clients by working in collaboration with local mental health services, housing, and non-government organisations.
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Journal Title
International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation
Volume
17
Issue
7
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© 2010 MA Healthcare. The attached file is reproduced here in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. Please refer to the journal's website for access to the definitive, published version.
Subject
Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology
Psychology and Cognitive Sciences not elsewhere classified
Clinical Sciences