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Homelessness refers to people without permanent housing such as a house or apartment. While homelessness has existed since the 1640s, it was exacerbated by cuts to housing programs in the 1980s. Common causes of homelessness include loss of income, domestic violence, mental illness, and substance abuse. Those experiencing homelessness often have health problems, substance abuse issues, and higher rates of crime and suicide. Services that can help the homeless population include employment assistance, housing, mental health and substance abuse treatment, food banks, and shelters. However, providers face challenges like lack of shelter space and funding as well as clients' lack of skills or untreated conditions. Effective interventions include referrals to services, assistance obtaining IDs, and motivational
Homeless ppt (1)
- 1. Homeless By: Ditra Comer Margaret Fitch
- 2. What is Homelessness Homelessness is the condition of people without a permanent home, such as a house or apartment. People who are homeless are most often unable to secure and maintain regular, safe, secure and adequate housing. Image from www.homelessshelterdirectory.org-
- 3. Brief History Frequently references are made that homelessness as we know it today is rooted in severe HUD cuts in the early 1980’s . While policy changes did have a large impact exacerbating the problem, homelessness has been documented in America since 1640. In the 1640s homelessness was seen as a moral deficiency, a character flaw. Image from Fernand Pelez - Illustrirter Katalog der internationalen Kunstausstellung im Königl. Glaspalaste in München 1883, 4. Auflage
- 5. Causes of Homelessness • Loss of love ones • Loss of employment • Domestic Violence • Divorce and Family Disputes • Depression • Untreated Mental Illness • Substance Abuse • Post Traumatic Stress
- 6. Effects on homelessness • Health Problems • Divorce • Substance Abuse • Alcohol • Crime • Suicide
- 7. Common Service needs for homeless population. • Employment • Housing • Mental Health • Substance Abuse Program • Case Management • Meal Offers • Food Banks • Hot Meal Sites
- 8. Common Challenge for Providers • Lack of space in homeless shelters • There are more homeless people than beds available • Also, shelters and programs have rules against felons and criminals with records, which is hard for many homeless people. • There are time limits on services. • Lack of education and job skills. • Lack of affordable housing. • Cut backs in health, mental health, alcohol and drug treatment services.
- 9. Examples of effective services for homeless people • Referrals to specific services such as homeless shelters, homeless projects etc. • Making sure they have the Dane county mailing address where they can receive mail ( government mail). • Referrals to meal sites, government services such as food share and Medicaid. • Referrals to social services programs like Community Action Coalition, food pantries, and the job center.
- 10. Techniques • Motivational interviewing • Assessing for safety • Assessing for alcohol and drug use • Good listening skills • Crisis intervention • Prevention • Be knowledgeable about your resources
- 11. Short and Long-term Goals • Finding a job – A job above that pays above minimum wage • Maintaining a job-Long term goal how can they keep a job long term? • Finding housing- Planning for the future, so that housing is not lost again: being proactive • Budget/ financial assistance –to help pay bills- Learn how to budget and prepare for a crisis. • Referral to job training or education-This will increase likelihood of getting a job that pays a living wage. • Referral them to case manager • Case manager help them maintain resources
- 12. Cultural Factors • Immigrations and people of color face discrimination on top of homelessness. • There is a lot of stereotyping when they become homeless. • Undocumented immigrants are even more limited. Because they don’t qualify for many services. • Those who don’t speak English well are also limited in accessing services. • Whites are getting more resources than any other minorities.
- 13. In Conclusion Here are some subjection on how to help the homeless • You can make a donation at any agencies in your county • You can have a fundraiser or clothing drive to raise money for homeless • Volunteer your time at shelters • Talk to your school or churches about starting a program. • Produce fliers for the homeless giving names and numbers/addresses for food, shelter, and clothing help
- 14. Homeless Family Found Shelter in Madison https://youtu.be/KIVV5sDw9AY