Severe Mental Illness

Treating Alcohol Use Disorder in the Primary Care Setting

People experiencing homelessness experience high rates of alcohol use disorder, estimated to be as high as 40%, and increased morbidity and mortality from alcohol use, as well as increased barriers to treatment including limited financial resources, limited insurance coverage, photo ID requirements, comorbid physical and mental health conditions, and stigma. The most accessible place for […]

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Learning Lab: Preventing Suicide – Resources for Assessment, Intervention, and Coping with Loss

A unique partnership between a College of Nursing and a homeless shelter was created to provide onsite medical oversight and coordination of care for individuals experiencing homelessness. Nursing leaders understand that in order to better address social determinants of health and to improve health outcomes among persons who are experiencing homelessness, it is imperative to

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A Conversation with Sandra: Bringing Care to the Next Level though Discussion on How to Treat Obesity and Co-Existing Morbidities

The National Health Care for the Homeless Council is presenting a webinar on December 7th to learn about Body Mass Index (BMI), obesity, and health ailments. This webinar will be hosted by Sandra Arevalo from the Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx, New York. The goal of this webinar is to highlight the difficulties associated with

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Avoiding Civil Detention: Responding to Clients Who Violate Isolation Orders

Webinar Slides(PDF) Issue Brief: Reducing Harm for People Using Drugs(PDF) As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact communities across the country, people experiencing homelessness are increasingly being placed in isolation and quarantine facilities for monitoring, treatment, and/or protection from likely infection. For vulnerable people who are under a tremendous amount of stress and uncertainty, adhering

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Supporting Clients’ Mental Health During Isolation and Quarantine

Webinar Slides(PDF) NHCHC COVID-19 Resources(LINK) Join the Clinicians’ Network(LINK) CN Facebook Group(LINK)   As individuals grapple with stress, disruption, and uncertainty during isolation or quarantine for COVID-19, Health Care for the Homeless providers are working to support their clients’ mental health. Clinicians from the HCH Clinicians’ Network will share their experiences and tips during this

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Clinicians’ Coffee Chat: Diabetes and Co-Occurring Disorders

  Webinar Slides(PDF) In this third conversation of a four-part “Clinicians’ Coffee Chat” series on diabetes, participants will discuss the complexities of providing care for clients with diabetes and co-occurring disorders. This interactive conversation will foster peer learning and support across the homeless health care field. Please bring your questions and experiences to share in

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A Trauma-Informed Learning Collaborative: Moving from Theory to Practice

Webinar Slides(PDF) TIC Self Assessment(PDF) MHFA TI assessment(PDF) SAMHSA Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a TI Approach(PDF) THRIVE Guide to TI Organizational Development(PDF) Trauma Informed Organizational Toolkit(PDF)     The National HCH Council is currently coordinating a 3-year Learning Collaborative to assist programs in adopting a trauma-informed approach. This webinar will share updates on

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