Understanding and Addressing the Health Needs of Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Strategies for Increasing Access and Quality Care for Hard to Reach Youth
Year Developed: 2018
Resource Type: Archived Webinar.Primary Audience: Clinicians
Secondary Audience: Enabling Staff
Outreach Staff
Language(s): English
Developed by: Corporation for Supportive Housing (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: Significant health disparities including higher rates of mental health and substance use impact youth experiencing homelessness, yet they are at risk of underutilizing services and care. This webinar explores the needs of youth experiencing homelessness with an emphasis on LGBTQ youth, best practices in providing care, and the intersection of behavioral health for this vulnerable population.
Resource Details: The webinar features highlights and promising practices from health practitioners and supportive housing providers working with youth facing homelessness
Resource Topic: Emerging Issues, Special and Vulnerable Populations
Resource Subtopic: Community, Health, and Housing Partnerships, Enabling Services (ES).
Keywords: Adolescents and Youth, LGBTQIA+, Persons Experiencing Homelessness.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.