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Author(s): Homelessness Resource Center (HRC)
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2007
Motivational Interviewing provides a foundation for assisting individuals with developing the rationale for beginning change in their lives. This resources provides basic information about the process of eliciting change talk and providing advice of motivational interviewing.
Motivational Interviewing: The Basics, Eliciting Change Talk and Giving Advice
(Adapted from handouts by David Rosengren and from Miller & Rollnick, Motivational Intervi...
Author(s): Homelessness Resource Center (HRC)
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2007
Motivational Interviewing provides a foundation for assisting individuals with developing the rationale for beginning change in their lives. This resource provides basic information about the principles of communicating using motivational interviewing.
Motivational Interviewing: The Basics, OARS
(Adapted from handouts by David Rosengren and from Miller & Rollnick, Motivational Interviewing, 2nd Edition, 2002)
Motivational Interviewing is an “...
Author(s): Homelessness Resource Center (HRC)
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2007
Motivational Interviewing provides a foundation for assisting individuals with developing the rationale for beginning change in their lives. This resources provides basic information about the assumptions and principles of motivational interviewing.
Motivational Interviewing: The Basics
Assumptions and Principles: A Broad Framework(Adapted from Miller & Rollnick, Motivational Interviewing, 2nd Edition, 2002)
What is Motivational Interviewing...
Author(s): Homelessness Resource Center (HRC), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2011
This FREE HRC webcast aired on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 1:30 – 3:00 ET. Steve Day and John Morris of the Technical Assistance Collaborative, Inc. gave an overview of important issues in serving individuals experiencing homelessness using science-driven approaches, known as “evidence-based practices” (EBPs).
View the complete webcast recording: The Value of Using Evidenced-Based Practices in Homeless Services
View the webcast transcript: The...
Author(s): Homelessness Resource Center (HRC), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2011
This FREE HRC webcast aired on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 1:30 ET. Kathleen Guarino, Trauma Specialist from the National Center on Family Homelessness explored the meaning of vicarious trauma, highlight risk factors and warning signs, and discuss strategies that individuals and organizations can use to support awareness and health.
View the complete webcast recording: Responding to Vicarious Trauma: Self-Care for Homeless Service Providers
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Author(s): Homelessness Resource Center (HRC)
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2011
In Episode 3 of Larkin Street Stories, Toby coaches a transgender youth who is preparing for an important job interview. During staff meeting, Larkin Street staff members discuss the importance of never making assumptions about a youth's identity and allowing youth to self-identify. Loch shares Larkin Street's approach to creating an intake form that is inclusive of all identities.
Author(s): Homelessness Resource Center (HRC)
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2011
In Episode 2 of Larkin Street Stories, Toby offers tips on how to create a safe and welcoming space for LBGTQ youth. During staff meeting, Toby and the Larkin Street staff discuss how to handle hate speech when it occurs between youth. After work, Toby spends time in the park with her daughter and reflects on keeping healthy boundaries between work and family time.
Author(s): Homelessness Resource Center (HRC)
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2011
Meet Toby, Loch, and the youth from Larkin Street Youth Services in San Francisco. In Episode 1 of Larkin Street Stories they discuss their approach to supporting and accepting LGBT youth who are homeless. At the Larkin Street Drop-In Center, youth talk about how family rejection of their LGBTQ identity led them to leave home. Loch talks about the importance of being present for a client, and Toby reflects on her approach to helping youth to see...
Author(s): Homelessness Resource Center (HRC)
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2011
The HRC conducted a Listening Tour of programs serving LGBTQI2-S youth experiencing homelessness to learn about what works in serving this population. However, the Listening Tour programs are not the only organizations providing services to sexual and gender minority youth experiencing homelessness. This page features a selection of programs serving this group.
This page is part of resource package created to help programs better serve youth who...
Author(s): Homelessness Resource Center (HRC)
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2011
The HRC conducted a Listening Tour of programs serving LGBTQI2-S youth experiencing homelessness to learn about what works in serving this population. This page provides information on the Listening Tour Programs.
This page is part of resource package created to help programs better serve youth who are LGBTQI2-S and homeless. It was derived from the results of a Listening Tour of programs serving this population. Visit the Listening Tour Page for...
Author(s): Homelessness Resource Center (HRC)
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2011
This page highlights resources related to improving services and supports for sexual and gender minority youth experiencing homelessness. It is part of resource package created to help programs better serve youth who are LGBTQI2-S and homeless.
This page is part of resource package created to help programs better serve youth who are LGBTQI2-S and homeless. It was derived from the results of a Listening Tour of programs serving this population. Vi...
Author(s): Homelessness Resource Center (HRC)
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2011
Often, it can be difficult for agencies working toward becoming more culturally competent for their LGBTQI2-S youth consumers to believe that organizational change is possible. HRC highlights one story of change from “Learning from the Field: A Listening Tour of Programs Serving LGBTQI2-S Youth Experiencing Homelessness.”
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This page is part of resource package created to help programs better serve youth who are LGB...
Author(s): Homelessness Resource Center (HRC)
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2011
It is important for service agencies to work to improve public awareness about LGBTQI2-S youth. This page is part of resource package created to help programs better serve youth who are LGBTQI2-S and homeless.
This page is part of resource package created to help programs better serve youth who are LGBTQI2-S and homeless. It was derived from the results of a Listening Tour of programs serving this population. Visit the Listening Tour Page for mor...
Author(s): Homelessness Resource Center (HRC)
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2011
Youth who are LGBTQI2-S need strong role models who understand the stigma and discrimination they face. Community support and safe places where youth can find acceptance are critical. This page is part of resource package created to help programs better serve youth who are LGBTQI2-S and homeless.
This page is part of resource package created to help programs better serve youth who are LGBTQI2-S and homeless. It was derived from the results of a L...
Author(s): Homelessness Resource Center (HRC)
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2011
Youth who identify as LGBTQI2-S have diverse needs demanding adaptive services. This page is part of resource package created to help programs better serve youth who are LGBTQI2-S and homeless.
This page is part of resource package created to help programs better serve youth who are LGBTQI2-S and homeless. It was derived from the results of a Listening Tour of programs serving this population. Visit the Listening Tour Page for more information, o...
Author(s): Homelessness Resource Center (HRC)
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2011
Involving consumers in decisions about LGBTQI2-S youth homeless service design, delivery, and evaluation embodies a strengths-based, person-centered approach. This page is part of resource package created to help programs better serve youth who are LGBTQI2-S and homeless.
This page is part of resource package created to help programs better serve youth who are LGBTQI2-S and homeless. It was derived from the results of a Listening Tour of programs...
Author(s): Homelessness Resource Center (HRC)
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2011
Creating a staff of culturally competent providers is one of the most effective ways to provide quality care for youth who identify as LGBTQI2-S. This page is part of resource package created to help programs better serve youth who are LGBTQI2-S and homeless.
This page is part of resource package created to help programs better serve youth who are LGBTQI2-S and homeless. It was derived from the results of a Listening Tour of programs serving this...
Author(s): Homelessness Resource Center (HRC)
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2011
Families, peers, and social service providers often reject LGBTQI2-S youth, which deeply impacts their self-esteem. Strengths-based services to buffer the complex difficulties faced by LGBTQI2-S youth. This page is part of resource package created to help programs better serve youth who are LGBTQI2-S and homeless.
This page is part of resource package created to help programs better serve youth who are LGBTQI2-S and homeless. It was derived from...
Author(s): Homelessness Resource Center (HRC)
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2011
LGBTQI2-S Youth are overrepresented among youth experiencing homelessness. Once on the street, they are at high risk for abuse, substance use, and mental health issues. To learn more about best practices for minimizing these risks and serving these vulnerable youth, HRC embarked on a Listening Tour of organizations. The findings of this Listening Tour are summarized in this article.
This page is part of resource package created to help programs b...
Author(s): Laura Winn, Homelessness Resource Center (HRC)
Organization: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Publication Date: 2011
Every year, an estimated 575,000 to 1.6 million unaccompanied youth between ages 12 to 17 experience homelessness in the United States.4 It is estimated that between 20% and 40% of youth experiencing homelessness identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, or two-spirit (LGBTQI2-S).5 Gender and sexual minority youth experience multiple risk factors contributing to homelessness, including family conflict, abuse, mental...