TABLE 1.
Homeless Housing Facility Characteristics by Type, San Francisco, 2015
| Characteristics | Emergency Shelter (N = 2) | Transitional Housing (N = 5) | Permanent Housing Program (N = 2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range of maximum length of stay (months) | 3–5 | 18–24 | Not applicable |
| Capacity (no. of beds) | 32–334 | 30–70 | 90–260 |
| Client population serveda | |||
| Family | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Individual | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Veteran | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Youth | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Services | |||
| Case management | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Wellness serviceb | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Mental health service | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Substance abuse service | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Contract with San Francisco Department of Public Health | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Current smoker | 20% and unknown | 15%–70% | Unknown |
| Primary health plan of clients | |||
| Medicaid | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| TRICARE | 0 | 1 | 0 |
a
Individual = 18 years old and above; youth = 18 to 24 years old.
b
Wellness service = offering health education or on-site nurse visits.