Many clients who are referred to and engaged with medical respite programs have co-occurring behavioral health conditions and needs. This course provides an overview of behavioral health conditions, and ways programs can implement best and promising practices for supporting individuals with behavioral health conditions, including the integration of behavioral health consultants. This course is 60 […]
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Medical Respite Care is defined as “Acute and post-acute medical care for people experiencing homelessness who are too ill or frail to recover from a physical illness or injury on the streets, but who are not ill enough to be in a hospital. These programs provide short-term residential services (often in a shelter or transitional
This 3.5 hour, in-depth course guides attendees through an understanding of Hepatitis C trends in the US, treatment options, and supporting the needs of people experiencing homelessness and/or using substances who are interested in treating their hepatitis C. Attendees will hear from people with lived expertise, clinicians, and experts in the field of hepatitis C
This 11 module course will equip learners with a clear understanding of the context of modern homelessness and its effect on health; detail the core characteristics of Health Care for the Homeless model of care; and explore ways learners can get involved in the movement to end homelessness. Each module is intended to take approximately
This course introduces harm reduction as a philosophical approach and public health intervention. The course will review the foundational principles of harm reduction, details of harm reduction practices, and supporting change through harm reduction. We will review a case study as a practical way to explore how you can integrate harm reduction into your work.
This 90-minute webinar will provide participants with an introduction to foundational terminology and concepts related to LGBTQIA+ identity and experience of homelessness with a focus on LGBTQIA+ health care. Participants will learn about healthcare disparities and applicable clinical practices that participants can integrate into their own contexts. Take Online Course Now
This workshop will provide an overview of the concepts of trust and trustworthiness and the numerous factors that contribute to the understandable mistrust of health care and homeless services among people experiencing homelessness. Learn the fundamentals of communication and trust building to strengthen engagement and vaccine acceptance Take Online Course Now
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This workshop will provide an overview of three dimensions of cultural humility and how that applies both individually and institutionally. Learn the difference between cultural competency and cultural humility and different principles of applying cultural humility in your life and work. “Cultural Humility: People, Principles and Practices,” is a 30-minute documentary by San Francisco State
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