I have often been asked why the topic of “reconnecting” is such a common theme in my writings and addiction recovery training sessions. To that I can answer, there’s no more disconnected people anywhere that the homeless addict. By the time he finds himself on the streets, he has succeeded in burning every relational bridge […]
This is the second installment on the topic of helping the homeless who are mentally ill. With a basic knowledge of the issues these people confront, knowledgable Christian workers can make a huge difference in their lives. A. Understanding “Dual Diagnosis” – Up to one-third of today’s homeless adults are mentally ill. The trend toward “deinstitutionalization” […]
Nearly one in four homeless individuals suffers from a severe mental disability(1). People with various forms of mental illness frequent urban missions for temporary food and shelter. Some express a desire to participate in long-term rehabilitation and recovery programs. The most common forms of mental illness among the homeless are schizophrenia and the affective disorders […]
