Vancouver Coastal Health Authority

Vancouver Intensive Supervision Unit (VISU)

This project examines whether VISU is effective in increasing the community tenure of multi-problem clients in Vancouver's downtown east side, as measured by semi-structured interview (Camberwell Assessment of Needs - Forensic Version) and linked administrative data (frequency and duration of hospital bed and incarceration days) with 30 VISU clients; and investigates the therapeutic agents of change, from the perspectives of VISU administrators, staff, and 30 clients, as well as 4-6 representatives of another community agency that works with individuals with severe mental illness and corrections involvement (Strathcona Mental Health Team).

Support for Planning Services

This project supports ongoing collaboration related to the implementation of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCHA) Mental Health & Addictions Strategic Plan.