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The Canadian Observatory on Homelessness is the largest national research institute devoted to homelessness in Canada. The COH is the curator of the Homeless Hub.
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Author(s): Ken Kraybill
Organization: Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness Technical Assistance Center
Publication Date: 2011
Learn about the awe-inspiring, innovative ways that communities around the U.S. are resolving homelessness for their most vulnerable citizens. Catch the can-do spirit of the 100,000 Homes Campaign – a grassroots movement to spur communities to dismantle barriers and break the old rules in order to secure housing and support for individuals who are chronically homeless. Find out how you can become part of the Campaign.
The 100,000 Homes Campaign...
Author(s): Ken Kraybill, Ayala Livny, Tye Deines, B. J. Iacino
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2011
This FREE SAMHSA HRC webcast, which aired on Thursday, January 27, 2011, discussed best practices for promoting healthy work environments for homeless service agencies.
View the complete webcast recording: Promoting a Healthy Work Environment in Homeless Services: What Works
Download the PowerPoint presentation: Promoting a Healthy Work Environment in Homeless Services: What Works note: by opting to download this file, you will be redirected to a...
Author(s): Ken Kraybill, Melissa Martin
Organization: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Publication Date: 2011
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, strength-based approach that focuses on meeting people where they are and motivating an individual's intrinsic desire to change. This "Spotlight" issue highlights how four PATH programs utilize Motivational Interviewing to successfully engage and work with consumers.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is “a client centered, directive method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring...

Author(s): Ken Kraybill, Melissa Martin
Organization: Partners for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness
Publication Date: 2010
Weary of trying to get people to change? Frustrated with trying to convince clients to move off the streets, take their medications, stop drinking, follow up at the clinic, eat better, and take other steps to improve their lives? The good news is that there is an alternative and more effective approach to helping others—based on Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a well-established evidence-based practice widely us...
Author(s): Ken Kraybill
Publication Date: 2003
This report presents information about what seems to work well in practice, according to those currently working in six programs recognized for providing effective substance abuse treatment for people who are homeless. It discusses common characteristics and provides detailed descriptions of these programs, including how they each approach issues such as access to housing and comprehensive services, service integration, service planning, and staf...
Author(s): Ken Kraybill, Steven Samra
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2010
This FREE HRC webcast, which aired on February 25, 2010 and March 4, 2010, provided insight into the philosophy and foundation of Motivational Interviewing (MI). The presenters discussed the benefits of incorporating MI into your organization and services.
View the complete webcast recording: Guiding People Toward Change: The Spirit of Motivational Interviewing
Download the PowerPoint presentation: Guiding People Toward Change: The Spirit of Mot...

Author(s): Ken Kraybill, Wendy Grace Evans
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2010
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, person-centered approach to elicit and strengthen motivation to change. It offers providers a means to connect with people through a grounded and purposeful conversation. “In the context of an empathic relationship, we seek to help people tap into their own wisdom and wishes. We try to help people talk themselves into changing, rather than trying to convince them to change,” offers Ken Kraybill,...
Author(s): Katie Volk, Ken Kraybill
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2010
This webcast, which aired on January 26, 2010 at 12:00pm ET, kicked off the 2010 Free HRC Webcast series. The webcast on self-care featured a presentation by Ken Kraybill, the Center for Social Innovation, and Katie Volk, the National Center on Family Homelessness.
Download the presentation slideshow (Part 1): "What about You: Tools to Promote Self-Care".Download the presentation slideshow (Part 2): "What about You: Tools to Promote Self-Care".Do...
Author(s): Ken Kraybill, Katie Volk
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2010
This webcast, which will air on January 26, 2010 at 12:00pm ET, kicks off the 2010 Free HRC Webcast series. The webcast about the importance of Self-Care will feature a presentation by Ken Kraybill, the Center for Social Innovation, and Katie Volk, the National Center on Family homelessness.
What About You? Tools to Promote Self-Care
Presented by Ken Kraybill and Katie Volk On January 26, 2010 From 12:00 - 1:30pm ET
Working with people experi...
Author(s): Ken Kraybill
Organization: Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness
Publication Date: 2009
This free PATH webcast, which aired on August 12, 2009 focused on the subject of self-care. This presentation was delivered by Ken Kraybill of the Center for Social Innovation.
Click here to listen to a podcast of this webcast "Caring for Self While Caring for Others".
Caring for others can be rewarding and depleting. Participants of this webcast became familiar with the common causes and effects of stress in this work, and ways to enhance self...
Author(s): Ken Kraybill
Organization: Homelessness Resource Center
Publication Date: 2009
Downtown Emergency Service Center's Crisis Respite Program helps homeless adults who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis and are being discharged from emergency rooms or other crisis services. It helps to meet their immediate needs and stabilize their life by providing shelter and connection with critical resources such public entitlements, housing, and on-going treatment. To learn more, the HRC’s Ken Kraybill talks with Graydon Andrus, D...
Author(s): Ken Kraybill
Publication Date: 2005
This curriculum is designed to be used by any person or program involved in reaching out to people experiencing homelessness. Parts of the curriculum are specifically oriented to those working in federally-funded Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) projects throughout the United States. The intent of this curriculum is to help workers gain a fuller understanding and appreciation for outreach work. There is no set formula, but it is hoped that by e...