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The authors acknowledge the financial support provided by the Community Support and Rehabilitation Branch of the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH) through a grant to the Missouri Department of Mental Health. The views expressed in this paper are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position of NIMH or the Missouri Department of Mental Health. The authors are grateful for the cooperation of the shelter operators and their clients.
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Calsyn, R.J., Morse, G. Homeless men and women: Commonalities and a service gender gap. Am J Commun Psychol 18, 597–608 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00938062
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