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The Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool (SPDAT) is an assessment tool designed to help frontline workers prioritize assistance for homeless individuals based on their needs and acuity. Released in 2010 and now in its fourth version, the SPDAT has been widely adopted across various communities in the U.S., Canada, and Australia. It includes a comprehensive training program for proper administration and interpretation, ensuring that only trained professionals can utilize it effectively. The tool assesses multiple domains such as mental health, physical health, substance use, and social relationships to determine the level of support required for clients. The SPDAT aims to enhance housing stability and wellness among vulnerable populations.

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Begin with Section A: Mental Health & Wellness. Answer each prompt based on the client's experiences, ensuring to score according to the provided scoring guidelines.
Proceed to Section B: Physical Health & Wellness. Fill in responses regarding the client's health status and any medical assistance they receive.
Continue through Sections C to O, addressing Medication, Substance Use, Experience of Abuse, and other relevant areas. Each section requires careful consideration of the prompts and accurate scoring.
Once all sections are completed, review the total score at the end of the document. This will guide recommendations for housing interventions.

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Who developed the VI-SPDAT?

OrgCode Consulting, based in, and working from both Canada and the United States, developed the VI-SPDAT. OrgCode works with non-profits, government, private companies and non-governmental organizations to be catalysts for better outcomes for people experiencing homelessness.

What is a high SPDAT score?

The VI-SPDAT score ranges are as follows: 0-3 recommendation for no housing intervention, 4-7 recommendation for RRH, 8+ (for individuals) and 9+ (for families) recommendation for PSH.

What is spdat assessment?

The Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool (SPDAT) was developed as an assessment tool for frontline workers at agencies that work with homeless clients to prioritize which of those clients should receive assistance first.

What replaced the VI-Spdat?

starting Monday, June 2nd, the Homelessness Assessment Tool (HAT) will officially replace the VI-SPDAT. What this means: The VI-SPDAT will no longer be accepted when adding individuals to the Prioritization List. All providers must now use the HAT for new household entries onto the Prioritization List.