Homeless In A Pandemic | Podcast in Place #49

2021-10-05

In this special episode, we take a look at how the pandemic has affected youth experiencing homelessness and programs working to provide them with an opportunity for a better life. Hosted by Yule Zhang. Music by Devin Shreckengost and Tyler Felson. Interviews conducted by Quinn White, Daisy Carter, Danielle DuClos, and Cornilius Nelson. The show was written by Chloe Chaobal, Sam Bernitz, Danielle DuClos, Yule Zhang, and Daisy Carter. If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness or living in an...

In this special episode, we take a look at how the pandemic has affected youth experiencing homelessness and programs working to provide them with an opportunity for a better life.

Hosted by Yule Zhang.

Music by Devin Shreckengost and Tyler Felson.

Interviews conducted by Quinn White, Daisy Carter, Danielle DuClos, and Cornilius Nelson.

The show was written by Chloe Chaobal, Sam Bernitz, Danielle DuClos, Yule Zhang, and Daisy Carter.

If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness or living in an unstable housing situation, you can contact Covenant House Alaska at (907) 272-1255. More information can be found at covenanthouseak.org.

If you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community seeking more specialized resources, you can contact Choosing Our Roots at (907) 764-6233 or info@choosingourroots.org. More information can be found at choosingourroots.org.

Regardless of your housing situation, if you are struggling with your mental health and need someone to speak to, you can call the Alaska Careline at (877) 266-4357. It's toll free and you can call anytime. You can also text 4help to 839863 (3pm - 11pm, Tuesday - Saturday). More information at carelinealaska.com

Alaska Teen Media Institute is based in Anchorage, Alaska. We would like to acknowledge the Dena’ina people, whose land we work on.

Many thanks to supporters of our podcast including Rosey Robards and Nat Herz. The views expressed in this program do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.

RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING COVID-19

Wellness resources!

Careline: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522
Call 2-1-1 or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start

COVID-19 tips from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention!