A Shelter-Based Model of Mental Health Care for the Homeless

Abstract

The focus of this presentation is on a shelter-based model of psychiatric care for homeless adults that aims to help participants achieve psychiatric stability and reduce risk behaviors that can lead to HIV. The presentation will include: 1) an overview of the model; 2) data on mental health, risk behaviors, and substance abuse among the population; and 3) pilot study results on a motivational interviewing HIV prevention intervention

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