Key Needs and Barriers for SMI Forensic Population in Arlington
Housing*
- Lack of housing alternatives
Financial support*
- Medical insurance/pharmacy plan
- If eligible for SSI/SSDI/Medicaid/Medicare benefits take time, require an address, and in some cases a payee
Mental health/Dual diagnosis care
- Intensive therapy/case management required
* Out of 29 current forensic clients 19 are homeless and 9 are living with relatives/friends on transient basis*