Supported Housing Relocation

The research focused on a pilot project by Y-Säätiö and The Salvation Army, in which residents interested in moving were supported throughout the relocation process. The residents moved from a supported housing unit to a rental apartment with M2-Kodit.

Y-Säätiö aimed to support residents in changing homes and settling into their new apartments. The research gathered information about the experiences of residents who moved from a housing unit to an M2-Kodit rental apartment in 2022, particularly regarding the relocation process, the support provided during the move, and living in their new home.

The purpose of the study was to describe the need for and significance of support at various stages of the relocation process from both the residents’ and support workers’ perspectives. Additionally, the research investigated how residents perceived their new home and its surrounding environment. The study was conducted as a qualitative research project, following the narrative research tradition, with visual material used to support the interviews.