Kenneth Anderson
Kenneth Anderson
Homeless Narratives
Homeless Narratives
Homeless Narratives
Friday 13th July 2012
Jay Levy discusses Housing First and pretreatment pathways in aiding homeless individuals with addiction on Harm Reduction Radio.
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Get the buttons here!Jay Levy on Housing First: Building Trust to Combat Homelessness and Addiction
So we start with some very basic kinds of goals, whether it's to be warm at night or to have access to food or to kind of the immediacy needs that are out there- survival-based needs- and build from there toward other things, hopefully housing and hopefully treatment.
Picture yourself on the streets, struggling not just with homelessness but also addiction. It's a tough reality for many, and in this episode of Harm Reduction Radio, host Kenneth Anderson sits down with Jay Levy to tackle this pressing issue. Jay, the author of 'Homeless Narratives & Pretreatment Pathways: From Words to Housing' and 'Homeless Outreach & Housing First: Lessons Learned', brings over two decades of experience in homeless outreach to the table.
His insights are not just theoretical; they're drawn from years of real-world application. Jay dives into the concept of 'Housing First', a strategy that prioritizes providing permanent housing to homeless individuals before addressing other issues like addiction or mental health. This approach is all about meeting basic needs first—think food, shelter, and safety. Why? Because without these essentials, it's nearly impossible to build the trust needed for effective treatment.
Jay also emphasizes 'pretreatment pathways', a method that involves understanding a person's words, ideas, and values to create a common language. This helps in building a strong, collaborative relationship between the therapist and the client. The episode is packed with practical tips for addiction professionals looking to implement these strategies. From focusing on client-centered care to fostering collaboration, Jay's approach aims to make a real difference in the lives of homeless individuals battling addiction.
If you're interested in learning how to create a foundation for treatment by addressing basic needs first, this episode is a must-listen.