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Housing: A Key Determinant of Public Health: Learn More [Bibliography]
To round out this report on housing as a major determinant of health, we have compiled a list of resources organized into six categories: Social Inequalities in Health, Housing and...
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Providing shelter for homeless youth and helping them develop their psychosocial skills [Interview].
Initially designed for adults, the "Housing First" program—which provides housing for homeless individuals and offers them personalized support—has recently been adapted for people under...
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Micro-mobile homes in the Lyon metropolitan area: A lifeline for women and children without housing [Interview].
In the Lyon metropolitan area, small mobile homes have been set up since the COVID-19 lockdown to house women with their children and minors. The nonprofit organization Le MAS manages...
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Finding housing in Seine-Saint-Denis can be a real struggle
The National Council of People in Shelter (CNPA) operates by drawing on the expertise of the communities it serves. The 114 national and regional delegates are elected by their peers to...
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Abbé-Pierre Foundation: Combating All Forms of Unfit Housing [Interview].
The Abbé-Pierre Foundation has launched the SOS Taudis program to help low-income households renovate their homes: in collaboration with other partners, the Foundation co-funds...
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ATD Fourth World Survey: A Roof Over My Head, My Health, and Me
Housing conditions are a major determinant of health. Analysis and testimonials collected by ATD Fourth World as part of a survey of people living in precarious conditions. What matters...
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The Location of Public Services and Housing for Travelers
A survey conducted in four French departments highlights the poor conditions faced by Travellers at the sites designated for them. The environment at these sites is largely degraded.
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Energy poverty affects physical and mental health [Interview].
Winter excess mortality is strongly linked to housing conditions. Among these harmful factors, energy poverty—specifically housing that is ill-suited to heat and cold—affects more than...
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Substandard housing: a devastating impact on mental health
When housing is in poor condition, it fails to fulfill its social and individual functions. This leads to health problems, a lack of stability, and a lack of privacy. Housing becomes a...
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Reunion Island: Helping People Recover by Providing Access to Housing [Interview].
The Réunion-based organization Allons Déor has launched the Gagn'1 Kaz program, which provides independent housing for people experiencing homelessness who are struggling with mental...