16 | Housing First in Stockholm, Lessons from a Decade of Growth
Tracks
English
| Thursday, November 6, 2025 |
| 16:00 - 17:00 |
Details
Housing First, a unit within the social services in the City of Stockholm since 2016, is targeting the most vulnerable individuals with complex needs and long-term homelessness.
With political backing and collaborations, the unit has expanded from 25 to approximately 140 tenants, with promising results: 75% housing stability and improved quality of life.
Inspired by The Pathways Housing First Institute and the Housing first Europe guide, the approach in Stockholm reflects both the opportunities and challenges of adapting Housing First within a Swedish welfare context.
The workshop will inspire and present insights from our implementation, follow-up-methods, and user feedback. Participants will be invited to reflect, share perspectives, and explore how these experiences might inform their own work and contribute to ongoing development
Speaker
Ninja Larsson
Head of Housing First
Housing First City of Stockholm
Housing First in Stockholm, Lessons from a Decade of Growth
Biography
Ninja Larson is the head of Housing First in the City of Stockholm since its inception in 2016. Engaged in the implementation of Housing first in Sweden since 2010. Member of The Swedish National Board of Health and Welfares expert group on Housing First. A committed leader, grounded in evidence-based practice and user-centered focus.
