Understanding overdose risk and response in permanent supportive housing: results of focus groups with tenants, staff, and leaders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Permanent supportive housing (PSH) is an evidence-based intervention for people experiencing homelessness which integrates permanent housing with voluntary support services. PSH tenants are at high risk for overdose death, yet little research to date has examined overdose in PSH. We sought to examine overdose risk and existing responses in PSH, which can shed light on opportunities for future overdose prevention efforts.

Methods

We conducted focus groups with PSH tenants, staff, and leaders in New York City and New York's Capital Region. Focus groups were recorded and professionally transcribed. Two investigators independently completed rapid turnaround qualitative analysis, completing templated summaries of each focus group and compiling key content in an analysi

SUBMITTER: Gaeta Gazzola M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12664209 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature