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ID: MH-204741-65 · Mental Health

Complex mental health and substance misuse

Time to placement

19 days

Age band

41-65

Need profile

Primary only

Presenting needs

Severe and enduring mental illness with co-occurring alcohol misuse and repeated tenancy breakdowns.

Challenges faced

Homeless pathway rejections; required integrated mental health and substance support within a stable housing base.

Housing solution provided

Self-contained flat within a specialist mental health supported-living scheme.

Care model delivered

Daily key-worker contact, integrated community mental health and substance team, weekly psychiatrist review.

Outcomes achieved

Sustained tenancy at 9 months. Alcohol use reduced to minimal and engagement with community mental health team maintained.

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