finding the forgotten
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Finding the Forgotten. Engaging the Chronically Homeless By Tamara Wanner. About Me…. Chronically homeless, mentally ill, drug addicted B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Education & Psychology, from Heritage University PATH Outreach Case Manager for CWCMH Yakima County Outreach Coordinator - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Finding the Finding the ForgottenForgotten
Engaging the Chronically Homeless
By Tamara Wanner
About Me…• Chronically homeless, mentally ill, drug
addicted• B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Education &
Psychology, from Heritage University• PATH Outreach Case Manager for CWCMH• Yakima County Outreach Coordinator• Professional Friend
RulesRules
Have fun
Learn stuff
Ask questions at the end
Let me know if you’re in the weeds
WHAT IS A HOME?
WHAT IS A HOME? • A hollowed out bush…?• A tarp and some string…?• A forgotten space in an abandoned building…?• A space on a couch…?• A collection of rooms…?• A house that you rent…?• The family estate that you own…?
A HOME IS…• A place to keep my personal possessions.• A place to invite friends and family.• A place to return to at the end of the day.• A place to meet my needs: food, shelter, rest.• A place I can make my own.• A place where I feel safe.
Homeless Homeless PopulationsPopulations
Crisis Clients
Couch Surfers
Shelter Dwellers
Squatters & Campers
Outreach PlacesOutreach Places
ReferralsKnown Locations
Scheduled OutreachesPounding the Pavement
Native Guides (Alpha Team)Camps & Squats
Ask
TRANSTHEORETICAL TRANSTHEORETICAL MODELMODEL
• Precontemplation• Contemplation• Planning• Action• Maintenance• Lapse/Re-lapse
OUTREACH STAGESOUTREACH STAGES
EngagementTrust-Building
AccomplishmentTrust-Transference
ENGAGEMENTENGAGEMENT
TRUST-BUILDINGTRUST-BUILDING
ACCOMPLISHMENTACCOMPLISHMENT
Treatment Plan
• Shelter & Housing• Funding• Health & Treatment– Physical– Mental Health– Chemical Dependency
• Education & Employment• Psychosocial
TRUST TRUST TRANSFERENCETRANSFERENCE
Safety RulesSafety Rules
Be locatable.Stay in a group.
Constant vigilance.Be part of, not apart from.
Weapons for which you qualify. Turn your clients into your allies.
“Boo!”
Clap!
Q & A