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How Housing Can Help Break the Substance Use Cycle http://ow.ly/93cZ30sCPtS

Did you know? Housing is a significant contributor to mental and physical health. People with preexisting health conditions are at higher risk for homelessness, and for unsheltered homelessness specifically. The longer people remain unhoused, the more their mental and physical health declines, due to exposure to extreme temperatures, limited access to critical amenities like restrooms and resources like healthy food, increased threat of violence, and other difficulties. Together, we can continue progressing towards ending homelessness in our community and making affordable housing accessible to all. Learn more > https://lnkd.in/eP94Ky4Q

One topic my clients consistently struggle with is their loved one’s housing needs and their belongings. Talking to your loved ones about how they want to handle this subject now and after they’re gone will be a difficult conversation in most cases. A good place to start is how you want to handle it for yourself. Remember, it's never too soon. #lifesencoreplanning #olderadults #empathy #difficultconversations

How is your Masonic buildings engaging with any challenges being faced by the community in which it is located, such as mental health, addition, and homelessness? https://lnkd.in/gDCpsVDE Medium

Today’s decision by the Supreme Court is a heartbreaking denial of our most basic humanity. All human beings must sleep – it is among our most basic, biological needs. But today the court ruled that it is not a human right – at least not for the hundreds of thousands of Americans who do not have a home. The truth is that housing has become a scarce commodity in the United States, increasingly priced beyond what many of us can afford. This ruling threatens to punish those among us who already have the least. At Solid Ground, our work with community members tells us that solutions like safe and dignified housing, eviction prevention and rental assistance, and trauma-informed behavioral health supports are what people need to move beyond crisis and thrive. The criminalization of homelessness only makes it harder for folks to reach stability – it is harmful, ineffective, and does little to address the root causes of homelessness. But this is not the end. All of us who believe that every human being has a right to exist – and therefore sleep – now have a duty to fight at every level of government to defeat laws that would make sleep a luxury legally available only to those who can afford housing. And we must fight for systemic changes to make housing plentiful and affordable, so no human being is forced to sleep outside. As a nation, we can and must be better than this ruling would allow. In Solidarity, Shalimar Gonzales Solid Ground CEO

Learn More About SAMMinistries 🏡🔑 What is Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)? The preferred solution for addressing chronic homelessness for individuals, PSH pairs permanent housing with intensive case management and support services that promote independent living, health and wellness, and long-term housing stability for individuals with physical or mental health disabilities. 217 households were served in SAMMinistries' PSH program in fiscal year 2023, with 96% successfully retaining housing.

Navigating the journey from homelessness to stable housing involves more than just the shift to a physical space. 🛤️ It is equally a mental hurdle that requires resilience and support. A lack of a permanent residence can deeply impact an individual's mental state, leading to feelings of disconnection and worry. Recognising this helps us carve a more enlightened road to stability. 🌟 🏠 As people move toward consistent housing solutions, they often bear the invisible burden of their histories. This psychological toll can manifest as trauma, despair, and a deep-rooted sense of uncertain futures. Our teams at P4 witness every single day how the right support can make a significant difference. At P4, we're dedicated not merely to the job match but to the whole-person support, appreciating the individual beyond their CV. Interested in understanding how we all can play a role in promoting a healthier, more supportive transition for those overcoming homelessness? Feel welcome to join the conversation in the comments #HomelessnessAwareness #MentalHealthSupport #CommunityWellbeing

What does it mean to be Home for Good over the holidays? For the clients in our housing program, it means safety and stability for many who otherwise might return to homelessness. Our #HomeForGood Initiative focuses not only on ending homelessness through housing, but ensuring that housing is sustainable and permanent. Check out our 2023 Impact Report to learn more about our work nd how your support directly impacts our most vulnerable neighbors: https://lnkd.in/g5STrf3X #housingendshomelessness #endhomelessnessoc

☀️This is why we take the approaches and values we do a Your Own Place CIC☀️ In this insightful National Housing Federation research into the impact of supported housing we learn that supported housing residents have complex needs - 9 out of 10 have at least one health condition or disability (including substance misuse, mental ill-health, learning disability/autistic spectrum disorder and physical conditions), and half of them are experiencing more than one of these conditions (forgive the rather deficit-based quote!). So whilst it can look like we 'simply' deliver budgeting, tenancy and money skills workshops 💷, what we do in reality is 👉🏽 go the extra mile in building trust 👉🏽 be flexible to needs 👉🏽 invite lived experience to shape our workshops 👉🏽 take a restorative approach with trainees that may be sick of being told what they 'should' do 👉🏽 and be considerate about their lives and commitments and creating something that they actually want to take part in. https://lnkd.in/eTDfj3Wq #supportedhousing #moneyskills #lifeskills #skillsforlife #morethanaworkshop #values #impact #housing #supportedliving #flexibility #impact #homelessness #trainees

The housing-first approach to addressing homelessness allows individuals to prioritize their recovery and well-being by meeting their basic needs. Housing First does not require individuals experiencing homelessness to address their challenges, including behavioral health issues, before gaining access to stable housing. This dignified approach recognizes that providing housing as a first step can lead to better physical and mental outcomes for individuals in need. #MHAM