Harm Reduction Outcomes and Practices in Housing First: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review

Harm reduction is a central tenet of Housing First. As the intervention has been shown to stably house people experiencing chronic homelessness across the lifespan with complex behavioural health needs, it is critical to understand the harm reduction outcomes and practices in Housing First. This systematic review examines Harm reduction outcomes and practices in Housing First across four domains: substance-related harms, viral health, sexual health, and harm reduction service use.

Publication Date: 
2021
Journal Name: 
Drug and Alcohol Dependance