The article presents the results of a qualitative research that sought to understand the perceptions of users and occupational therapists of the 2020 call regarding the current Housing First Program and its health benefits. In this writing, emphasis is placed on what the users of the program mentioned, from how they have experienced their participation and the benefits they see, and then analyze them in their discussion through the lenses of the Occupational Therapy discipline, which is part of the professional accompaniment team.
Methodology: Qualitative research of an exploratory nature with a hermeneutic approach.
Results: The final sample included 12 users; the findings show a general positive assessment related to the social determinants of health. The perception of health benefits varies according to the degree of meaning that each person gives to the participation that develops during the program. Professional accompaniment and the development of autonomy were highlighted.
Conclusions: This study constitutes a reference experience, which projects future lines of research that can investigate the effectiveness or efficiency of this type of interventions.
