"With this house I have gained in self-esteem and security. I see life differently."
Within six months of moving into housing, there is already a significant improvement in their life satisfaction, and they are happier and more satisfied with their privacy.
"My children come here as normal children, to visit me, to eat..."
Housing First causes people to have a better perception of the support of their social environment and favors the recovery of family relationships. Almost 90% of people who have accessed Housing First housing report feeling not at all or not very lonely, while 40% of those who are still in a situation of homelessness report that they [...]
"On the street you don't worry about your health. I ended up in a hospital for not eating. With the house now I eat and rest well."
Thanks to the program, fewer and fewer participants miss meals at some point during the day, have fewer difficulties with toileting and visit hospital emergency rooms. In addition, research shows that pain, anxiety and depression are significantly reduced if housing is available.
"I feel like I've started living again."
With this project we intend to generate models for the promotion of autonomy and the development of life projects chosen in community for people in a situation of homelessness.
"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.
"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.
