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The Contribution Of Schizophrenia To Homelessness: Analysis Of The Housing First Model And Possible Prevention Of Serious Mental Illness, Elijah Grillo Feb 2013

The Contribution Of Schizophrenia To Homelessness: Analysis Of The Housing First Model And Possible Prevention Of Serious Mental Illness, Elijah Grillo

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The Problem

  • 2.6 million schizophrenics in the US accounting for more inpatient treatment days than any other medical illness (national cost: $62 billion/year).
  • 6% (~160,000) are homeless or live in shelters
  • Make up 36% of the 700,000 homeless individuals in the US.

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