Working with Individuals Experiencing Homelessness

Course overview

There are close to 600,000 people experiencing homelessness in any given night in the U.S. There has been a 30% increase in individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness (National Alliance to End Homelessness, 2021b). From financial barriers, patient resistance, and lack of trust, to fragmented care and support, individuals experiencing homelessness and their families face unique challenges that complicate the provision of treatment. In this course, you will learn about the physical and mental health disparities that individuals who are homeless face, as well as the everyday dynamics of homelessness that complicate their involvement with healthcare service providers.