Needs and resources. The lived experience of homeless men.

1. Interviews were conducted with 150 homeless men, who were in a situational crisis, were severely and persistently mentally ill, or were alcohol/drug dependent, about their perceived needs and resources. 2. The most pressing needs for men in all groups were for permanent housing, a job, and income. 3. A variety of approaches or community resources were utilized to meet needs for food, sleep, elimination, clothing, hygiene/laundry, safety, privacy, and income.