Enhanced Supportive Housing as a Platform for Enhanced Recovery Outcomes

Authors

  • Buddy Garfinkle, MA, MSW Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services
  • Nancy Schneeloch

Keywords:

Supportive Housing, Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy, Dimensions of Wellness, Measurement-Based Care

Abstract

Supportive Housing is widely accepted as a best practice for individuals with behavioral health challenges as a service model to help individuals obtain and maintain housing in the community. The model was developed in New York City in the 1980s as a response to increased homelessness and the deficiencies of hospital deinstitutionalization. Supportive Housing has evolved into an Evidence-based Practice program model that lends itself to additional clinical and support, leading to improved recovery outcomes. This article describes the approach of one agency demonstrating how some enhancements lead to greater housing stability and improved health.

Author Biographies

Buddy Garfinkle, MA, MSW, Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services

Buddy Garfinkle serves as Executive VP and Chief Program Officer for Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services. He is responsible for clinical and administrative supervision and oversight of all of Bridgeway’s clinical and support programs. He has worked in multiple administrative roles and has been instrumental in helping Bridgeway to enhance   services meeting the needs to diverse communities

He served as trainer and consultant for the implementation of Assertive Community Treatment in New York State and has served as President of the New Jersey Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association.  He provided a series of trainings in Permanent Supportive Housing and Assertive Community Treatment in multiple states and Canada.

 

Nancy Schneeloch

Nancy Schneeloch is currently the Vice President for Supportive Housing, Homeless Outreach, and Justice Involved Services at Bridgeway Rehabilitation Services. In her 36 year career, Nancy has dedicated her work and passion to providing and supporting stable, dignified housing for our most vulnerable neighbors. Nancy’s career began with a BSW from Monmouth University, followed by a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Rutgers University. She arrived at Bridgeway in 1989 with a desire to improve the lives of people who were met with the extraordinary challenges that mental illness brings. Nancy has been the lead person for housing authority (HA) partnerships including the first Mainstream Housing partnership in New Jersey paired with mental health services. Today, Nancy oversees 200 HA vouchers through the HUD continuum of care and over 500 vouchers through NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. She has been active in the Union County Continuum of Care. Nancy was honored in 2014 by NJ Association of Mental Health and Addiction with the Courage and Compassion Award and in 2018 by SHA’s with our Civic Leadership Award.

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Published

2025-12-11

How to Cite

Garfinkle, MA, MSW, B., & Schneeloch, N. (2025). Enhanced Supportive Housing as a Platform for Enhanced Recovery Outcomes. Social Innovations Journal, 34. Retrieved from https://socialinnovationsjournal.com/index.php/sij/article/view/11271

Issue

Vol. 34 (2025): Innovations and Models of Care in Health and Human Services: Advancing Care, Systems, and Policy for Complex Needs

Section

Supportive and Affordable Housing for Health and Social Outcomes

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