Abstract
Aims: This study explored community integration within a Moving On initiative that assisted individuals with the transition from permanent supportive housing (PSH) to more independent housing without service requirements. Methods: Participants completed baseline interviews while in PSH (n=90) and, for those who moved on, a follow-up one-year post-move (n=45). Bivariate analyses and OLS regression were used to examine community integration outcomes and potential correlates. Results: For participants who moved on, subjective social quality of life and sense of communitywere higher post-move, while physical integration decreased, and time spent at home increased. Gender, mastery, and housing quality were associated with community integration post-move. Conclusion: Moving on did not adversely impact most aspects of community integration, though PSH residents may need more support to facilitate participation in routine activities outside their home post-move. Findings also highlight the importance of supporting mastery given its potential role in community integration.