How do you shelter at home when you don't have a home?
Access to safe and secure housing forms the foundation of good health. In this series, Voices of Homelessness advocates will explore the literally vital relationship between housing and health care, both in the context of COVID-19 and beyond
Voices of Homelessness is a team of Rhode Islanders who have each experienced homelessness and now share their stories to educate and advocate for change. For more info, visit www.rihomeless.org/voices-of-homelessness
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How do you shelter at home when you don't have a home?
Access to safe and secure housing forms the foundation of good health. In this series, Voices of Homelessness advocates will explore the literally vital relationship between housing and health care, both in the context of COVID-19 and beyond
Voices of Homelessness is a team of Rhode Islanders who have each experienced homelessness and now share their stories to educate and advocate for change. For more info, visit www.rihomeless.org/voices-of-homelessness
Mental Health & Self Care While Living Through Trauma
Voices of Homelessness
43 minutes 1 second
5 years ago
Mental Health & Self Care While Living Through Trauma
Your housing situation impacts your mental health and well-being. Experiencing homelessness causes trauma: now layer that (or fear of experiencing homelessness) on top of the trauma caused by COVID-19. On this episode of the series 'Housing is Health Care', hosts and guests will discuss maintaining your mental health and practicing self-care while living through trauma, including what resources there are to help. Guests include Karen Jeffries, Director of Programs at BH Link and Loretta Thornton, Data Support Analyst at the Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless. Hosts are Shirley Jones, Constituent Advocate and Wilma Smith, advocate and member of Voices of Homelessness. Resources mentioned in the episode: BH Link www.bhlink.org (401) 414-LINK | 211: dial 2-1-1 www.211ri.org | www.rihomeless.org/covid-19
Voices of Homelessness
How do you shelter at home when you don't have a home?
Access to safe and secure housing forms the foundation of good health. In this series, Voices of Homelessness advocates will explore the literally vital relationship between housing and health care, both in the context of COVID-19 and beyond
Voices of Homelessness is a team of Rhode Islanders who have each experienced homelessness and now share their stories to educate and advocate for change. For more info, visit www.rihomeless.org/voices-of-homelessness
