Transcript Finding the Forgotten

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
• Professional Friend
Rules
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?
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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…
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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 Populations
Crisis Clients
Couch Surfers
Shelter Dwellers
Squatters & Campers
Outreach Places
Referrals
Known Locations
Scheduled Outreaches
Pounding the Pavement
Native Guides (Alpha Team)
Camps & Squats
Ask
TRANSTHEORETICAL
MODEL
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Precontemplation
Contemplation
Planning
Action
Maintenance
Lapse/Re-lapse
OUTREACH STAGES
Engagement
Trust-Building
Accomplishment
Trust-Transference
ENGAGEMENT
TRUST-BUILDING
ACCOMPLISHMENT
Treatment Plan
• Shelter & Housing
• Funding
• Health & Treatment
– Physical
– Mental Health
– Chemical Dependency
• Education & Employment
• Psychosocial
TRUST TRANSFERENCE
Safety 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
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