The Virtue Center
The Virtue Center
A Mission with Meaning
A Mission with Meaning
A Mission with Meaning
Friday 11th November 2022
Charla discusses her outreach work with the unhoused in OKC, highlighting the importance of empathy and breaking down stigmas around homelessness and addiction.
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Get the buttons here!Charla's Outreach: Bridging Gaps in OKC's Homeless Community
A lot of times we get this image of what addiction or alcoholism or mental health looks like in our heads. And so we have to be really careful about things that we say that may be perpetuating the stigma or even analyzing our views about certain things and just really trying to meet the person in recovery or the person active in addiction where they're at.
Ever wondered what it's like to work on the frontlines of homelessness and addiction? In this episode of 'Hope Ahead', Caleb sits down with Charla, a dedicated outreach worker in the OKC Metro area. Charla offers a raw and unfiltered look into the lives of the unhoused, shedding light on their daily struggles and the critical role of community support.
She passionately discusses the importance of smashing stigmas around homelessness and addiction, emphasizing the need to meet people where they are in their recovery journey. Charla also highlights valuable resources like NAMI that provide essential support for those facing co-occurring mental health and addiction issues. This episode isn't just about challenges; it's a heartfelt conversation about hope, understanding, and the power of transparency in sharing our struggles.
Tune in to gain a deeper appreciation for the resilience of those battling these tough tides and the heroes working tirelessly to support them.