S3:E4 - The Hydra of Homelessness: “Relationship is Therapeutic” – Substance Use w/ Jen O’Neal & Catherine Smith

The stereotype that is often voiced about those experiencing homelessness is that they are substance abusers, but it’s not that simple according to our guests Jen O’Neal (Clinical Supervisor for Supportive Housing) and Catherine Smith (Peer Support Specialist for Supportive Housing) at Volunteers of America. Join us in learning more about how substance use and abuse interacts with homelessness and why relationship is therapeutic.

 

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Resources Used to Make This Episode:

Rocke, K. & Van Dyke, J., 2017, Incarnational training framework: A training guide for developing leaders engaged in city transformation, 2nd edn., Street Psalms Press, Tacoma. P. 49.