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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

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Finding the Forgotten

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  1. Finding the Forgotten Engaging the Chronically Homeless By Tamara Wanner

  2. 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

  3. Rules Have fun Learn stuff Ask questions at the end Let me know if you’re in the weeds

  4. WHAT IS A HOME?

  5. WHAT IS A HOME? • 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…?

  6. A HOME IS… • 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.

  7. Homeless Populations Crisis Clients Couch Surfers Shelter Dwellers Squatters & Campers

  8. Outreach Places Referrals Known Locations Scheduled Outreaches Pounding the Pavement Native Guides (Alpha Team) Camps & Squats Ask

  9. TRANSTHEORETICAL MODEL • Precontemplation • Contemplation • Planning • Action • Maintenance • Lapse/Re-lapse

  10. OUTREACH STAGES Engagement Trust-Building Accomplishment Trust-Transference

  11. ENGAGEMENT

  12. TRUST-BUILDING

  13. ACCOMPLISHMENT

  14. Treatment Plan • Shelter & Housing • Funding • Health & Treatment • Physical • Mental Health • Chemical Dependency • Education & Employment • Psychosocial

  15. TRUST TRANSFERENCE

  16. 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.

  17. “Boo!” Clap!

  18. Q & A twanner@cwcmh.org

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