Course Code: REL-BHC-0-WIEHSUD
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Explain the nature of the relationship between substance use and homelessness and factors that increase the risk of these challenges.
Recall at least three specific solutions for safe housing for individuals with substance use disorders who are experiencing homelessness.
Identify key strategies for overcoming challenges experienced by individuals who are homeless and have a substance use disorder.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of Homelessness and Substance Use
Meet Carlo
Defining Homelessness
Homelessness Continuum
Homelessness in the U.S.
Substance Use Disorders and Homelessness
Which Came First?
Systemic Barriers
Personal Barriers
Carlo’s Barriers
Review
Summary
Section 3: Interventions
Housing First
Collaborative Approach
Quick Check
Continuum of Care
Screening and Evaluation
Prevention
Additional Considerations
Supportive Housing Programs
Evidence-Based Treatments
Addressing the Needs of Special Populations
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Lauren Quick-Graham, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Lauren received her Master of Social Work degree from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. She has over 13 years of experience working in case management and counseling. She is a PhD student at North Carolina State University focusing on continuing professional education for adult learners. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and Certified Clinical Supervisor in North Carolina. She has worked in private practice, the Veterans Health Administration, and community-based organizations focusing on serving adults with an emphasis on trauma, addictions, chronic pain, and crisis intervention. She has extensive experience providing clinical supervision services to social workers and addiction professionals. Lauren joined Relias as a behavioral health content writer and subject matter expert in 2021.
Reviewer: Amanda Gayle, Ph.D.
Amanda Gayle received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee. She completed a pre-doctoral internship at the University of Georgia in the Counseling and Testing Center. She also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in the Occupational Health Department working in both the internal and external employee assistance programs. She is licensed in North Carolina where she was in private practice for 15 years serving primarily adults in individual and couples counseling with many presenting issues. Her focus was on cognitive behavioral therapy to treat anxiety, mood disorders, grief, relationship difficulties, stress management, self-esteem, and parenting. She joined Relias as a subject matter expert writer for behavioral health in 2021.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Case Managers; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nurses; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; Social Workers; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.