Understanding financial hardship and financial recovery among clients in supported accommodation services.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Financial stability is essential for well-being, influencing health, housing, education, and social participation. Individuals with mental illness often face financial hardship, including debt, financial administration problems, and limited access to basic needs. Despite its importance, little research exists on factors supporting financial self-management for this group. This study explores financial hardship experiences, causes, and support mechanisms among clients in supported accommodation in the Netherlands.

Methods

Twenty-seven clients were recruited via staff of a large supported accommodation setting in the Netherlands, of which 22% received residential support and 48% received floating outreach. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, and thematic anal

SUBMITTER: Albers WMM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12510587 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature