Webinar Slides(PDF) The second installment in our webinar series on six winter crises, this facilitated discussion addresses how to prepare, plan, and respond to extreme cold weather and the corresponding health issues for those living outdoors, as well as natural disasters such as hurricanes and fires. Presenters will share examples of how they are leveraging […]
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Webinar Slides(PDF) Even before the COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying economic crisis, unsheltered homelessness was on the rise. Many meaningful reasons prevent some from utilizing shelters, especially in the current environment where sleeping outside may actually mitigate the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Therefore, we must meet people where they are. Enter mobile showers: a crucial
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Save this to your Calendar Come as you are! All are welcome. This practice is intended to be accessible for all, trauma-informed, and easy to do at your desk in the middle of a work day. Yoga instructor Deirdre Hoey (LCSW-C, RYT200) is a therapist at Baltimore’s Health Care for the Homeless program with over
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Coronavirus Resources(LINK) Presentation Slides(PDF) The second in our weekly town halls on the COVID-19 crisis and homelessness will address the unique challenges of people living in encampments and other outdoor locations. Unsheltered people may not run the same risks of congregation as those in shelters do but are already at greater risk of poor sanitation,
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Webinar Slides(PPTX) An outreach model based on a pretreatment philosophy affords us the opportunity to become both interpreters and bridge-builders. It is critical that we provide clients with real options that can be fully considered, as opposed to pre-programmed choices that don’t respect individuality. Potential treatment and housing opportunities are therefore re-interpreted and reframed so
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End of Life Care Guidelines(PDF) Aging in Supportive Housing(PDF) In Focus-Aging and Housing Instability(PDF) In this last of a four-part “Clinicians’ Coffee Chat” series, participants will share questions, wisdom, and resources on aging and homelessness. Discussion topics will include helping clients without homes access assisted living care, continuity of medical care once clients are
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Webinar Slides(PDF) The incidence of cervical cancer in women experiencing homelessness is 4.4 times higher than the general population, and women who are unstably housed are 6 times more likely to die from cervical cancer than their counterparts in the general population. There are many structural and practice barriers that lend to these disparities. Poor
Webinar Slides(PDF) Assist your clients in developing a concise, unique, practical plan to address the many dangers and challenges they face as women experiencing homelessness – for any reason. How, when, where, and why a safety plan is developed will largely inform its effectiveness, and a well-formed plan can serve as a source of encouragement
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