This issue of Healing Hands identifies models and strategies to address and end family homelessness as it reaches levels that have not been reported since the Great Depression. Download Research (PDF)
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Being homeless and living in poverty is hard. Poverty means unsafe and substandard housing or no housing at all. Research shows that poverty is a fundamental determinant of both physical and mental health. Living in poverty means you are more likely to have poor nutrition, have a chronic health condition, struggle with addiction, and experience
Since trauma also influences how people approach and respond to services, it is critical that organizations serving trauma survivors recognize trauma symptoms, acknowledge the role that trauma has played in their clients’ lives, and better understand and address the needs of those with trauma histories. The goal of this approach—known as trauma-informed care—is to avoid
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This issue of Healing Hands explores the impact of homelessness and mental illness on parenting, and presents practice recommendations to support these families. Download Research (PDF)
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We offer this Healing Hands issue to the cause of overcoming all violence, with deep gratitude for those who face danger every day, yet bravely and lovingly choose to continue to help their neighbors heal. Download Research (PDF)
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The February 2009 issue of Healing Hands addressed challenges of comorbid mental illness and substance-related disorders. Due to their prevalence, these co-occurring disorders present difficult treatment problems for Health Care for the Homeless providers. Clinicians across the United States responded that co-occurring medical issues also were integral to the care needs of their homeless clients.
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Comorbid mental illness and substance-related disorders—commonly known as co-occurring disorders (COD) or dual diagnosis—present difficult treatment problems. Clients with COD are extremely heterogeneous with respect to type and severity of illness, personal skills, and available care networks. Those who are homeless may be at increased risk for exacerbated illness due to limited treatment access and
Comorbid mental illness and substance-related disorders—commonly known as co-occurring disorders (COD) or dual diagnosis—present difficult treatment problems. Clients with COD are extremely heterogeneous with respect to type and severity of illness, personal skills, and available care networks. Those who are homeless may be at increased risk for exacerbated illness due to limited treatment access and
