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 […]
When I worked with the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions as Director of Education, I gave seminars at the Education and Employment Track Annual Conference. My topic was best practices regarding how educational and job readiness efforts relate to counseling and recovery program efforts. Here are some of the thoughts I shared with those attending: A. […]
