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ArticleFrontiers in public health2025

Barriers and facilitators to housing and healthcare services for people experiencing homelessness with concurrent brain injury, mental health and substance use disorders: a qualitative study.

Grace C Warren, Cole J Kennedy, Nicholas Gavas, Julia Schmidt, Erica Woodin, Janelle Breese Biagioni, Mauricio A Garcia-Barrera

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Grace C WarrenDepartment of Psychology, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada.
Cole J KennedyDepartment of Psychology, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada.
Nicholas GavasDepartment of Psychology, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada.
Julia SchmidtRehabilitation Research Program, Centre for Aging SMART at Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Erica WoodinDepartment of Psychology, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada.
Janelle Breese BiagioniCGB Centre for Traumatic Life Losses, Victoria, BC, Canada.
Mauricio A Garcia-BarreraDepartment of Psychology, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada.

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Abstract

Background: Acquired brain injury (ABI) can significantly impact mental health, vulnerability to addictions, and housing stability, yet the intersection of these challenges is understudied. Individuals living with ABI are disproportionately represented among populations experiencing homelessness and have a high prevalence of concurrent mental health and substance use (MHSU) disorders, leading to poorer health outcomes and lower quality of life. The objective of this study was to identify barriers and facilitators to housing and healthcare services for people experiencing homelessness with ABI and concurrent MHSU disorders. Methods: Data were collected during a one-day workshop as part of the Results: A total of 163 stakeholders ( Conclusions: These findings highlight gaps in existing policies and services while identifying effective approaches to supporting individuals experiencing these intersections. Efforts to address barriers and leverage existing facilitators may support the development of accessible services that address unmet health and housing needs among people experiencing homelessness with concurrent ABI and MHSU conditions.

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Brain InjuriesHealth Services AccessibilityHousingIll-Housed PersonsMental DisordersSubstance-Related DisordersAdultBritish ColumbiaFemaleFocus GroupsHumansMaleMiddle AgedQualitative Researchacquired brain injurycommunity-engaged researchhomelessnessmental healthqualitative researchsubstance use

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