Feasibility and Satisfaction of an Apartment Living Program for Homeless Adults With Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorder

Objective: We assessed the feasibility and satisfaction of an apartment living program for formerly homeless adults with mental health and substance use disorders. Method: A one-group pretest-posttest design was used with 22 participants who attended a six-week apartment living program. Results: Sixteen participants completed the study and demonstrated improvement in the performance of and satisfaction with needed daily life skills (performance: Z = -3.56, p <= 0.000, d = -1.86; satisfaction: Z = -2.84, p <= 0.004, d = -1.85), interpersonal skills (Z = -3.52, p <= 0.000, d = -2.98) and quality-of-life scores (Z = -3.52, p <= 0.000, d = -1.34). Participants reported high levels of satisfaction with the program. Conclusion: This study demonstrates the feasibility and satisfaction of an apartment living program and warrants further research.