Homes instead of handcuffs: new study offers hope for homeless with mental illness

NCT ID NCT06025006

First seen Feb 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 01, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study compares a program that provides housing and a dedicated support team to usual services for homeless people with severe mental health conditions who are facing legal charges. The goal is to see if this approach reduces the amount of time they spend in jail over 18 months. 169 participants in Marseille, France, will be randomly assigned to either the new program or standard care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Service Epidémiologie et Economie de la Santé - AP-HM

    Marseille, 13354, France

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