Deinstitutionalization
More than 37,000 people in Spain are homeless. Living on the street is a violation of rights: to housing, health, employment...
Deinstitutionalization means moving from a model of care based on institutional care to a model of community and personalized care, where people can choose where to live, and do so integrated into their community.
At HOGAR SÍ and Provivienda we seek innovative deinstitutionalizing solutions.
What is deinstitutionalization?
We seek to transform public policies for the care of homeless people. We want to promote changes in the traditional response system to the problem of homelessness: to move from care in large centers and shelters to care in community housing.
In addition to thinking about meeting basic needs such as shelter and food, deinstitutionalization is based on providing stable housing, comprehensive services, and professional and community support.
Keys to deinstitutionalization
Adequate and stable housing
Safe and stable homes are provided for the homeless, enabling them to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society.
Personal choice
It encourages the involvement of project participants in designing their own life plan, while providing the necessary support to make informed decisions. This provides a real opportunity to build a better future for all.
Community support
Services are provided to help homeless people regain their autonomy. To achieve this, it is essential to generate a change of culture among professionals so that they incorporate this deinstitutionalizing dimension into their practices and professional accompaniment.
"Microwave, TV, your warm bed. It's been a radical change."
At HOGAR SÍ and Provivienda we promote the transition from the current collective housing model to models based on housing in community environments.
"Microwave, TV, your warm bed. It's been a radical change."
"I'd rather be in a house than in a shelter. It's better for my treatment."
The effects of living without the safety and security of a home have devastating effects on people's health. A response is urgently needed.
"I'd rather be in a house than in a shelter. It's better for my treatment."
"To recover, to be calm, to rest..."
The home and the professionalized accompaniment allow for the necessary recovery and autonomy.
"To recover, to be calm, to rest..."
"This opportunity is not every day."
From home, she wants to get training and employment to get her life back on track.
"This opportunity is not every day."
"It's been a long time since I've had my house keys in my pocket."
Housing gives people like Adonis, who require constant medical care, the opportunity to lay the groundwork for autonomy.
"It's been a long time since I've had my house keys in my pocket."
"I believe in myself, I know I'm going to make it."
Thanks to Housing Rights, she has been able to access safe housing and other support that has allowed her to build a future for herself.
"I believe in myself, I know I'm going to make it."
"I'm too calm to look for a job now."
For migrants, it is vitally important that they have a safe environment where they are not discriminated against when accessing housing.
"I'm too calm to look for a job now."
"You have your own autonomy, but little by little they are helping you..."
Early attention to homelessness facilitates access to safe and stable housing and offers support that promotes autonomy.
"You have your own autonomy, but little by little they are helping you..."
"H4Y FUTURO has helped us present ourselves to society in a different way."
Youth homelessness is a reality that affects 6,036 people in Spain.
