Alvin Mares

Alvin Mares, MSW, PhD
Assistant Professor

614-292-0425
mares.2@osu.edu

Curriculum Vitae

Education
PHD - University of California at Los Angeles
MSW - University of California at Los Angeles
MSPS - (Master's in Urban and REgional Planning) University of Southern California
BBA - (Bachelor's in Business Administration) - Kent State University
 
Teaching Interests
Research methods
Data analysis
Evaluation of social work practice and social programs

Research Interests
Independent living and transition to adulthood
Supported housing and employment services for homeless adults

Recent Publications
Kroner, M.J. & Mares, A.S.  (In-press).  Lighthouse independent living program: Characteristics of youth served and their outcomes at discharge.  Children and Youth Services Review.

Rosenheck, R.A. & Mares, A.S.  (2007).  Implementation of supported employment for homeless veterans With psychiatric or addiction disorders: Two-Year outcomes.  Psychiatric Services 58:325-333.

Mares, A.S. & Rosenheck, R.A.  (2007).  Disability Benefits and Clinical Outcomes among Homeless Veterans with Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Problems.  Community Mental Health Journal  43(1):57-74.