Behavioral Health Services For People Who Are Homeless

Course overview

Course Objectives: Discuss at least one key factor in the relationship between homelessness and mental illness. Explain at least two key factors in the relationship between homelessness and substance abuse. Describe at least one key factor in the relationship between homelessness and trauma. Identify two common barriers to treatment within the homeless population. Identify three effective treatment strategies used with the homeless population. Identify at least two common barriers to treatment within the homeless population. Discuss at least one variable which can significantly reduce barriers to medication compliance. Discuss at least three settings where people who are homeless and have behavioral health disorders may receive services. Course Outline: PART 1: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR THE PROVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES Part 1, Chapter 1 Introduction Homelessness in America Homelessness and Behavioral Health Services Stages of Change, Recovery, and Rehabilitation linical Interventions and Strategies for Serving People Who Are Homeless Special Issues in Service Delivery Community Housing Services for People Who Are Homeless You Can Do It Part 1, Chapter 2 Introduction Vignette 1—Juan Vignette 2—Francis Vignette 3—Roxanne Vignette 4—Troy Vignette 5—René Vignette 6—Mikki Vignette 7—Sammy PART 2: AN IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS Part 2, Chapter Introduction Developing Services for Clients Who Are Homeless The Housing First Approach Challenges in Adapting Programs To Address the Needs of People Who Are Homeless Modifying Behavioral Health Services To Meet the Needs of Clients Who Are Homeless .. 157 Interacting With Community Resources To Build a Continuum of Care Collaborative Partnerships Internet Resources Integrating Behavioral Health Services With a Community System of Homelessness Services Building Linkages Among Services Funding Community Homelessness Services Part 2, Chapter 2 Introduction Organizational Approaches to Programming for Homelessness Services Sample Policies and Procedures Sample Forms Appendices Index Exhibits