Podcasts about Housing First

On this episode, Tudor sits down with Michele Steeb, homelessness expert and author of Answers Behind the Red Door. They dive into the failures of the “Housing First” model, the critical role of mental health and addiction treatment, and why redefining success is essential to solving the crisis. Michele shares powerful insights from her work with women and children experiencing homelessness and outlines a compassionate, community-driven roadmap for recovery and accountability. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network. For more visit TudorDixonPodcast.com Check out Michele's BookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hartes Pflaster – Medizin für Menschen auf der Straße Was macht jemand, der keine Wohnung mehr hat? Was tut man, wenn man ohne Geld und ohne Krankenversicherung dasteht, aber dringend eine Ärztin oder einen Arzt braucht? Oder gar ins Krankenhaus muss? Host Tobias Stolzenberg spricht mit Dr. Sebastian Schink vom gemeinnützigen Mainzer Verein Armut und Gesundheit in Deutschland über die Herausforderungen der Straßenmedizin, das „Mainzer Modell“, das Arztmobil und die Ambulanz ohne Grenzen. Dr. Schink berichtet, mit welchen Erkrankungen es eine Obdachlosenärztin oder ein Obdachlosenarzt zu tun hat. Er erläutert die Aufgaben einer Clearingstelle und erklärt, was es mit dem Prinzip des Housing First auf sich hat. Und fast nebenbei erzählt unser Gast von den berührenden Momenten, die er bei seiner Arbeit für die Menschen immer wieder erlebt. Gast dieser Folge: Dr. Sebastian Schink, Armut und Gesundheit in Deutschland e.V, Mainz Host dieser Folge: Tobias Stolzenberg, Redakteur bei Medical Tribune in Wiesbaden Kontakt zur Redaktion: o-ton-allgemeinmedizin@medtrix.group Keine Interessenskonflikte seitens der Redaktion bekannt. Dr. Sebastian Schink spricht als Vertreter des gemeinnützigen Vereins Armut und Gesundheit in Deutschland e.V. Weiterführende Links: Armut und Gesundheit in Deutschland e.V. www.armut-gesundheit.de Medinetz Mainz e.V. https://www.medinetzmainz.de/ Internetseite der deutschen Medibüros, Medinetze und medizinsichen Flüchtlingshilfebüros: https://medibueros.org Bundesverband Anonymer Behandlungsschein und Clearingstellen für Menschen ohne Krankenversicherung https://gesundheit-ein-menschenrecht.de/ Clearingstelle Krankenversicherung Rheinland-Pfalz https://cskv-rlp.de/ Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft Wohnungslosenhilfe e.V. https://www.bagw.de/de/ Gesundheit für Geflüchtete – Informationsportal der Medibüros/Medinetze http://gesundheit-gefluechtete.info Triaphon – medizinische Dolmetsch-Hotline https://triaphon.org/ LIKAR-Karte und LIKAR-App für die Anamnese im Notfall https://likar-med.de/de Zur Folgen-Übersicht: https://bit.ly/4hoYfbK

For two decades, the nation's solution to homelessness has been pretty straightforward: get people into housing. This approach is known as Housing First, and in California it's even written into state law. But this summer, President Trump signed an executive order reversing this policy, turning a California mandate into a liability. Reporter: Vanessa Rancaño, KQED The Garnet Fire east of Fresno has burned more than 56,000 acres, and has reached the McKinley Grove of Giant Sequoias. Reporter: Kerry Klein, KVPR A San Diego law firm filed a class action lawsuit against Immigration and Customs Enforcement – arguing that federal agents are breaking the law when they arrest asylum seekers at immigration court. Reporter: Gustavo Solis, KPBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Towards the end of last week, the government announced a number of measures aimed at expanding the available support services for rough sleepers. One of the five immediate actions, announced by housing minister Chris Bishop and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka, included expanding the Housing First programme to fund up to 300 additional social homes for people already engaged with Housing First but still sleeping rough, however, both the Green Party and a number of city missioners have said that this wouldn't be enough to accommodate the total number of people on the social housing waitlist in Aotearoa. Additionally, earlier this week, Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle recently announced their resignation from parliament. Doyle announced that the reason for their resignation was a series of threats and ongoing abuse they'd received in March onwards, spurred by comments NZ First leader Winston Peters made about their social media posts.  And last Thursday, statistics released by Immigration NZ revealed that approximately 20,980 people in New Zealand had overstayed their visa, following a previous study in 2017 estimated the amount of overstayers at around 14,000. In response, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced a series of changes to the immigration act, which included: allowing criminals to be deported for serious crimes even if they have been permanent residents for up to 20 years, triggering deportations for providing false or misleading information, and crimes committed before coming to New Zealand. For our weekly catch up with the Green Party, Wednesday Wire Host Oto spoke with MP Ricardo Menendez-March to discuss all these issues.

We listen to the LA County Board of Supervisors react to losing millions of dollars in funding for their failed policies, plus a ray of hope when it comes to Expanding mental health facitlitesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spokane is at the center of a heated debate over homelessness and the future of the Housing First model. Advocates point to strong results—stable housing, better health outcomes, and reduced emergency costs—while critics argue for shifting toward treatment-first policies in line with new federal directives.

In 2019, Dr. Drew went on TV to warn California if it didn't get homeless camps and rat infestations under control, a bubonic plague outbreak was imminent. “I want to give you a prediction here. There will be a major infectious disease epidemic this summer in Los Angeles,” Dr. Drew told Fox News in 2019. But California didn't listen. On August 21, 2025, the LA Times reported the plague “aka the Black Death, made a reappearance in California.” Chef Andrew Gruel, a food entrepreneur and Huntington Beach City Council member, slams Bill Gates' fake butter for lacking key nutrients like C-15. Art Kleinschmidt, SAMHSA Acting Director, addresses mental health and substance abuse in homeless populations. Anthony Brown, once homeless and now founder of Brown Manor, shares his mission to provide shelter and recovery services. Chef Andrew Gruel is a food entrepreneur, Huntington Beach City Councilor, and founder of American Gravy Restaurant Group. He hosts American Gravy on Rumble. Follow at https://x.com/ChefGruel⠀Art Kleinschmidt, Ph.D., MBA, is a licensed mental health professional and addiction counselor, trained at Hazelden Betty Ford. As SAMHSA's Acting Director, he leads mental health and substance use disorder treatment and prevention. Learn more at https://www.samhsa.gov⠀Anthony Brown, formerly homeless, founded Brown Manor and C.A.R.E. in Anaheim, CA. With a B.S. in Nursing, he provides treatment for mental illness and substance use disorders. He is the author of “From Park Bench To Park Ave.” Learn more at https://anthonyhowardbrown.com and support his work at https://gofundme.com/f/brown-manor-hope-for-the-homeless 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 Find out more about the brands that make this show possible and get special discounts on Dr. Drew's favorite products at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/fatty15⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!” Get 15% off your first order at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/paleovalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • VSHREDMD – Formulated by Dr. Drew: The Science of Cellular Health + World-Class Training Programs, Premium Content, and 1-1 Training with Certified V Shred Coaches! More at https://drdrew.com/vshredmd • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twc.health/drew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 「 MEDICAL NOTE 」 Portions of this program may examine countervailing views on important medical issues. Always consult your physician before making any decisions about your health. 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kalebnation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Susan Pinsky (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/firstladyoflov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠e⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host: Chris Masters Guest: Stephania Vasconez Air date: Aug 27, 2026  

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Sam Tsemberis came up with Housing First — permanent housing with supportive services. He explains the root causes of homelessness and why Trump’s executive order paints a false reality.  When Amber Mariah Metzinger entered a Housing First program, she stopped using meth, and started working toward a career in drug and alcohol counseling.  After 15 years off air, “King of the Hill” returns with new laughs, old neighbors, and storylines that echo today’s political and social divide.  Dan Tana, 90, died of cancer on Saturday in his native Serbia — far from the city where his name welcomed diners and scenesters for decades.

Earlier this week, President Donald Trump announced that his administration is removing homeless encampments from around Washington, DC. The announcement illustrated how the federal government's approach to homelessness is dramatically changing. It follows an executive order issued last month that makes it easier for cities and states to involuntarily commit unhoused people and eliminate encampments. It also prioritizes treatment over housing for people struggling with mental health issues or substance abuse. The policies represent a 180-degree turn away from an approach the federal government has used for years called Housing First, an evidence-based program that prioritizes the opposite: housing before treatment. It was first developed by clinical psychologist Sam Tsemberis almost 30 years ago. On this week's More To The Story, Tsemberis sits down with host Al Letson to examine the potential effects of Trump's executive order.Producer: Josh Sanburn | Editor: Kara McGuirk-Allison | Theme music: Fernando Arruda and Jim Briggs | Digital producer: Nikki Frick | Deputy executive producer: Taki Telonidis | Executive producer: Brett Myers | Executive editor: James West | Host: Al Letson Donate today at Revealnews.org/more Subscribe to our weekly newsletter at Revealnews.org/weekly Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky Listen: The Churn (Reveal)Read: Trump's Plan to Eliminate Homelessness Is Just Cruel. Here's Another Option. (Mother Jones)Learn more: Pathways Housing First Institute Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Sam Tsemberis (he/him) is a community psychology practitioner, the Founder/CEO of the Pathways Housing First Institute and he is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Dr. Tsemberis shares how Housing First got started and why it's a person-centered program. They talk about the decimation of our public housing system, the questions to ask if you're entering a housing program and steps for advocates to encourage more housing first models. For more information on Pathways Housing First: https://www.pathwayshousingfirst.org/   The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Transcripts are available on Apple Podcasts.

(The Center Square) – A Spokane native now overseeing much of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development across the Northwest says the Housing First model is failing American taxpayers. President Donald Trump issued an executive order at the end of July, rebuking the approach as his team brought HUD Regional Administrator Chris Patterson back into the fold. Patterson, who oversaw Region 9 during Trump's first term, now leads Region 10, including Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_95c7c9c7-0b2f-4257-8015-2e0f91cbcb10.html

Host: Chris Masters Guest: Augusto Latorre Air date: Jul 30, 2025

President Trump has signed a new executive order aiming to address homelessness, public disorder, and addiction. Titled "Ending Crime and Disorder on America's Streets," this order seeks to make it easier for states and cities to remove homeless individuals from public spaces and direct them into treatment programs, potentially including involuntary commitment.But what are the true implications of this new policy? We break down the key provisions, including the redirection of federal funding away from "Housing First" models, efforts to reverse judicial precedents, and the administration's focus on public safety. We also explore the significant backlash from homeless advocates and civil liberties groups who argue the order criminalizes homelessness and mental illness.

The Trump Administration is attempting to revamp homelessness policy in the United States. Late last week, the president signed an executive order that, among other things, ends federal support for policies that employ the “housing first” model. It also calls for an increase in involuntary commitments for people with mental health conditions or substance use disorders. The order aims to drastically change how cities and states respond to the homelessness crisis. Guest: Will James, host of KUOW's Lost Patients, an award-winning podcast about homelessness and mental illness in Seattle Relevant Links: NPR: Trump signs an executive order to make it easier to remove homeless people from streets KUOW: Lost Patients Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump's latest executive order jeopardizes Housing First programs in Washington by tying federal dollars to treatment-focused homelessness plans and bans on open drug use. King County could lose $25 million unless it pivots. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/trump-targets-housing-first-policies-in-wa-with-new-federal-funding-mandate/ #Homelessness #HousingFirst #TrumpOrder #WashingtonState #KCRHA #FederalFunding #TreatmentFirst #PublicPolicy

In this extra special, heavy duty emergency weekend edition of Seattle Nice, we dissect what Trump's new executive order on homelessness means for Seattle. Initial hot takes have interpreted the order as a full frontal assault on the "housing first" and “harm reduction” approaches that prevail in blue jurisdictions, and its release  has precipitated a major freak out from providers and progressive elected officials in Seattle and nationally.But we need to stop and take a deep breath, says one of Seattle Nice's go to experts, MacArthur genius Lisa Daugaard, co-Executive Director of Purpose Dignity Action. Looking past the inflammatory Trumpian rhetoric to the actual language of the order, Lisa offers a more nuanced and “strategic” take. While the Trumpists' political rhetoric surrounding the order is inflammatory, Daugaard walks us through a deep dive into the actual, much more carefully drafted language of the order to point out that the text itself is (for the most part) not horrific and could even open doors to increased resources for treatment and recovery. As Duagaard emphasizes, Housing First, understood correctly, is not “housing only,” and this EO presents an opportunity for providers and advocates to better explain the full range of case management and recovery interventions they are already deploying to help those suffering from addiction.The discussion goes deep into the EO's implications for harm reduction services, housing first programs, and for civil commitment, weighing the potential risks and strategic opportunities on each front for local providers and governments. The conversation also gets into the potentially sharp disjuncture between the political imperatives for municipal candidates vying to present themselves as the most anti-Trump as local election season heats up, and the right strategy for providers to demonstrate to federal agencies that they are addressing the terms of the EO in good faith.Quinn Waller is our editor. Send us a text! Note that we can only respond directly to emails realseattlenice@gmail.comThanks to Uncle Ike's pot shop for sponsoring this week's episode! If you want to advertise please contact us at realseattlenice@gmail.comSupport the showYour support on Patreon helps pay for editing, production, live events and the unique, hard-hitting local journalism and commentary you hear weekly on Seattle Nice.

A shocking incident in Portland has left a community reeling. Authorities say 40-year-old Shaun Szwarz allegedly yelled racial slurs before igniting a massive fire in an East Burnside apartment building, forcing an 82-year-old woman to jump from her balcony to escape the flames.

Send us a textSummary: Emila and I discuss housing and homelessness at the City level.________________________________________________________Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development, you can subscribe to the Top Five. It's free if you want it to be!________________________________________________________Big Takeaways:- When it comes to homelessness, it costs more to do nothing than it costs to do something.- The definition of functional zero homelessness.- As housing affordability decreases, homelessness tends to increase.________________________________________________________About Emila: Sutton currently serves as the Housing & Neighborhoods Director for the City of Raleigh, overseeing initiatives in affordable housing, homelessness, small business development, and code enforcement programs. The department's goal is to increase the supply of safe, decent, and affordable housing, and overall enhance the lives of Raleigh residents. Key programs include affordable housing rental development, homeownership assistance, small business development, home rehabilitation, and several homelessness-related initiatives.Sutton holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science, a Master's degree in History, and a Juris Doctor (JD).Connect with Emila: Website | LinkedInMentioned in the show:- The cost of homelessness in Dallas & Collin Counties- Ending Chronic Homelessness Saves Taxpayers Money- Raleigh Resources for Housing Crises and Homelessness- [Book] Homelessness is a Housing Problem- 2017 HUD and National Alliance to End Homelessness - cost of homelessnessAdditional Resources:- [Video] Can luxury housing do anything for homelessness?- [Podcast] Episode 66: Chronic Homelessness and Housing First with Tim Aubry (Pathways Home pt. 6)________________________________________________________Sponsor: This show is supported by the Top Five Newsletter. If you want a simple and to-the-point update on Raleigh commercial development, you can subscribe to the Top Five. It's free if you want it to be!Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC, where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome. I am your host, Jed Byrne.Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have worked on nearly every aspect of the land use ecosystem. This show provides an opportunity for me to share what I've learned with you, as well as introduce you to some of my friends, both ne

Host: Chris Masters Guest: Mona Highline Air date: M Jun 25, 2025

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Join us this episode with Lauren Hall to chat about DISH's commitment to providing high quality permanent housing to San Franciscans who suffer from serious health issues. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, theres is a nationwide shortage of affordable housing and permanent supportive housing. We explore the political attacks on the Housing First framework that stigmatizes drug use and users and call for the prioritization of treatment before housing. "It is hard to make positive change in your life if you don't have a home," Support the show

Hosts: Amber Henning, Chris Masters Guest: Margery Brennan Air date: May 28, 2025

With the Old Tent City encampment set for closure early next week, is Metro's “Housing First” strategy being followed? Executive producer Whitney Pastorek sits down with Homelessness Planning Council chair Kennetha Patterson and writer/community organizer Mike Lacy, who say they have significant concerns about the Office of Homeless Services, the outside organizations tasked with overseeing supportive housing sites like Strobel House, and how Nashville's Continuum of Care is being impacted as a result. Read Mike Lacy's “Housing Last: The Rodeway to Nowhere” report here. Watch the music video for Daniel Holmes' original song referenced in the episode here. Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

As Matt Haney introduces a bill to allow for recovery housing funded by the state, is it time to admit that laws we passed 10 years ago have only made the homeless problem worse?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts: Chris Masters, Amber Henning Guest: Brian Donaldson Air date: Apr 30, 2025

Housing First is an approach to addressing homelessness that prioritizes housing without requiring supportive services for unhoused people. Reset learns more about how these changes could impact homelessness efforts in the city and the state with local leaders on the frontlines of the issue: Christine Haley, Chief Homelessness Officer of Illinois; Sendy Soto, Chicago's Chief Homelessness Officer; and Mark Ishaug, CEO of Thresholds. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Hosts: Chris Masters, Amber Henning Guest: Marshe Washington Air date: Mar 26. 2025

Until the trade war began, one of the most pressing issues in the country was the housing crisis. Ontario alone identified the need to build upwards of 1.5 million new homes by 2031. The federal government put billions on the table in several previous budgets, as have the provinces. But, affordability and homelessness so far haven't shown much improvement. Steve Paikin sits down with Nate Erskine-Smith, the federal Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and the Liberal MP for Beaches-East York, to find out what the federal government intends to do about the housing crisis during uncertain economic and political times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thirty years ago, housing activists began an unusual experiment to help people struggling with homelessness and chronic addiction. They decided to get people into housing first and then try to help their clients with their addictions. This idea, called "Housing First," is now the central strategy guiding homeless services in America. But the concept is facing new scrutiny and growing criticism from conservative lawmakers. Today on The Sunday Story, we look at the controversy around Housing First and consider if the strategy is working as it was designed.You can listen to Will James's full documentary on KUOW's Soundside podcast.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Finland has achieved what many countries still deem impossible: significantly reducing long-term homelessness through a Housing First model. Finland's model, which has reduced homelessness by 80% since 2008, doesn't just provide housing – it prevents homelessness through strategic urban planning, integrated support services, and proactive intervention.Join Fredrik and Leilani as they speak with Juha Kahila, Head of International Affairs at Y-Säätiö (Y-Foundation), about Finland's comprehensive approach to ending homelessness. The three discuss how homelessness isn't inevitable, but rather a result of policy choices – and how this pragmatic model could offer a blueprint for ending homelessness worldwide.Support the show

Nick Erickson, senior director of housing policy at Housing First Minnesota, talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Erickson talks about Housing First Minnesota's legislative agenda and how he got into the homebuilder advocacy business.

Sam Tsemberis (he/him) is a community psychology practitioner, the Founder/CEO of the Pathways Housing First Institute and he is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Dr. Tsemberis shares how Housing First got started and why it's a person-centered program. They talk about the decimation of our public housing system, the questions to ask if you're entering a housing program and steps for advocates to encourage more housing first models. For more information on Pathways Housing First: https://www.pathwayshousingfirst.org/ The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Today, we're talking with Jay Johnson, Tulsa Housing Case Manager for Mental Health Association Oklahoma.  Jay's relation with us began a couple of years ago when he, himself, was living on the streets and battling addiction. He is a shining example of why Housing First is so important and effective.   Since his time as a participant, Jay has been steadily working his way up in the agency. Once he stabilized, he was hired as part-time on-call staff, and since been promoted twice and earned three different certifications through Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Use Services, which he puts to great use serving Tulsans in need.  It was a treat to have this conversation with Jay, as he shared his experience with homelessness, what guided him through recovery and the goals he's set for himself. His drive is strong and his positivity is contagious.  After this recording, Jay emailed a follow-up thought: He wants anyone who may be struggling right now to know that if they connect with us and utilizes the services offered at MHAOK, they will be supported as they work to achieve their goals. He signed off with “you can achieve as much as you believe!” If you ARE needing assistance or if you see someone who does, please reach out to us at 405.943.3700 or 918.585.1213, or you can contact us through our website at www.mhaok.org. 

This month, we are joined again by Ken Mueller, Operations Liaison for Business Intelligence in the VA Homeless Programs Office to talk about the 2024 Point-in-Time Count results.Mr. Mueller talks about recent trends in Veteran homelessness, how Veterans compare to other Americans experiencing homelessness, and the causes for the 7.6% decrease in Veteran homelessness since 2023.Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness are strongly encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.Closed Caption Transcript is available at:  https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/EVH_S1EP33.pdf    ===============================Find your nearest VA: https://www.va.gov/find-locationsLearn more about VA resources to help homeless Veterans: https://www.va.gov/homelessRead the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's press release on the 2024 Point-in-Time Count: https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/hud_no_24_327Read the 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report: Part 1: Point-in-Time Estimates: https://www.huduser.gov/portal/sites/default/files/pdf/2024-AHAR-Part-1.pdfListen to our first episode with guest Ken Mueller: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/news-update-data-reveal-that-veteran-homelessness-decreased-by-11--51740464View our graphic “The Reduction in Veteran Homelessness from 2010 to 2024”: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/docs/PITReduction2010-2024.pdfRead All In: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness: https://www.usich.gov/federal-strategic-plan/overviewDownload our One Team Approach Implementation Toolkit: https://www.va.gov/homeless/oneteam-toolkit.aspListen to our episode on our One Team Approach: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1ep28-ending-veteran-homelessness-as-one-team--60665818Read our article on VA Homeless Programs' Fiscal Year 2025 Budget: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/featuredarticles/Where-Does-the-Money-Go.aspRead our article on VA's implementation of Housing First: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/featuredarticles/VAs-Implementation-of-Housing-First.aspRead our article on our 2023 Homelessness Goals results: https://news.va.gov/128260/va-exceeds-goal-to-house-homeless-veterans/

As is customary, HUD released its annual report on homelessness at the end of 2024. It revealed a startling year-over-year increase in homelessness among individuals and families in the United States. Among the devastating data, there were bright spots such as a decrease in homeless veterans. But the reporting and punditry surrounding the report was less than stellar, and the news was buried in a matter of days. Crucially, some of the worst reporting on HUD’s findings came from left wing media sources who pointed to immigration as one of the drivers of the increase, conveniently and uncritically parroting conservative talking points while ignoring the more pertinent narratives. Chapters Intro: 00:00:37 Chapter One: A Point in Time. 00:03:12 Chapter Two: Whether Building a Home or a Narrative, Framing Matters. 00:07:39 Chapter Three: Housing First: When Evidence Meets Ideology. 00:17:03 Bring it Home, Max. 00:26:20 Post Show Musings: 00:30:55 Outro: 00:58:21 Resources HUD: The 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress Tsemberis, S., & Eisenberg, R. F. (2000). Pathways to Housing: Supported Housing for Street-Dwelling Homeless Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities National Alliance to End Homelessness. (2000). A Plan, Not a Dream: How to End Homelessness in Ten Years. Washington, DC U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness. (2010). *Opening Doors: Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness. Washington, DC Department of Housing and Urban Development. (2014). Housing First in Permanent Supportive Housing Brief Gillespie, S., et al. (2021). Denver Supportive Housing Social Impact Bond Initiative: Final Outcome Report. Urban Institute Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. (2019). Housing for Health Year Four Evaluation Report Wright, B. J., et al. (2016). Health in Housing: Exploring the Intersection between Housing and Health Care. Center for Outcomes Research and Education National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (2018). Permanent Supportive Housing: Evaluating the Evidence for Improving Health Outcomes Among People Experiencing Chronic Homelessness Gubits, D., et al. (2016). Family Options Study: 3-Year Impacts of Housing and Services Interventions for Homeless Families. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Y-Foundation. (2020). A Home of Your Own: Housing First and Ending Homelessness in Finland National Alliance to End Homelessness. (2020). Rapid Re-Housing Works: What the Evidence Says Padgett, D. K., et al. (2016). Housing First: Ending Homelessness, Transforming Systems, and Changing Lives. Oxford University Press UNFTR Episode Resources Over The Borderline Series: Introduction. Part One. Part Two. Part Three. -- If you like #UNFTR, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Bluesky, TikTok and Instagram at @UNFTRpod. Visit us online at unftr.com. Buy yourself some Unf*cking Coffee at shop.unftr.com. Check out the UNFTR Pod Love playlist on Spotify: spoti.fi/3yzIlUP. Visit our bookshop.org page at bookshop.org/shop/UNFTRpod to find the full UNFTR book list, and find book recommendations from our Unf*ckers at bookshop.org/lists/unf-cker-book-recommendations. Access the UNFTR Musicless feed by following the instructions at unftr.com/accessibility. Unf*cking the Republic is produced by 99 and engineered by Manny Faces Media (mannyfacesmedia.com). Original music is by Tom McGovern (tommcgovern.com). The show is hosted by Max and distributed by 99. Podcast art description: Image of the US Constitution ripped in the middle revealing white text on a blue background that says, "Unf*cking the Republic."Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unftrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Seattle Now is sharing a documentary from the KUOW newsroom. In today's episode, KUOW's Will James went deep on Seattle's embrace of Housing First. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Trump administration prepares to take office, a fight is brewing over the future of homelessness in America. For about a decade now, the federal government has pushed a strategy called Housing First. It's designed to get people off the streets and into permanent homes... even when they have serious problems with mental illness or substance use. Seattle was one of the earliest adopters of this approach, back in the nineties. But, over the past few years, a growing chorus of critics — mostly on the political right — has questioned Housing First. They want to go back to a time when efforts to fight homelessness focused more on getting people into treatment and having them "earn" access to subsidized housing by changing their behaviors. Now some of those critics are about to come to power in the White House, like Vice President elect JD Vance. You've probably heard of Project 2025. It's the conservative Heritage Foundation's plan for Trump's second term. It calls for an end to Housing First — a move that would upend the nation's homelessness strategy. KUOW's Will James has covered homelessness for years. He wanted to know: What is at the heart of this backlash against Housing First? And, with homelessness reaching record levels, do the critics have a point? Is it time to change course? If so, where do we go from here? Will spent months digging into these questions and brings us this original, freshly-reported documentary, which we're sharing with you for the first time today. The story starts right here in Seattle... because this city is intertwined with the history of Housing First and now, the movement against it. Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Guests:Will James, KUOW Audio Documentary Producer Related Links: KUOW - Lost PatientsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veľmi ma prekvapilo, aké rôzne sú ich príbytky. Nie sú to len lavičky v parku či miesta pod mostom. Môže to byť stará kotolňa v lese, vlastnoručne postavená chatka, garáž. Pred stanom majú záhradku, v ktorej pestujú plodiny. opisujú prácu v teréne s ľuďmi bez domova pracovníčky občianskeho združenia Vagus. Upozorňujú, že zdražovanie a rast cien energií môže priviesť na ulicu ďalších ľudí.Občianske združenie Vagus denne pomáha stovkám ľudí bez domova v Bratislave. Ich denné centrum Domec navštívi každý deň 120 ľudí - medzi nimi osamelí seniori či seniorky, týrané ženy alebo ľudia so zdravotným znevýhodnením. Vagus takmer každý deň, ráno aj večer, vysiela do terénu terénnych pracovníkov, ktorí vyhľadávajú ľudí bez domova na miestach, kde žijú. „Veľmi ma prekvapilo, aké rôzne sú ich príbytky. Nie sú to len lavičky v parku či miesta pod mostom. Môže to byť stará kotolňa v lese, vlastnoručne postavená chatka, garáž," opisuje terénna pracovníčka Alena Pitlová. „Pred stanom majú záhradku, v ktorej pestujú plodiny. Máme ľudí, ktorí si postavia plot, dajú si na naň hrnčeky a chcú to mať pekne vyčačkané so všetkým, čo k tomu patrí. Z toho čo majú, chcú vyťažiť maximum," dopĺňa programová riaditeľka Petra Červená, ktorá tiež v minulosti pracovala v teréne.Pri tejto práci si uvedomujú význam podporného zázemia. „Uvedomujem, že v niektorých životných situáciách, keby som možno nemala také okolie, nemala takú podporu, tak by mi môj život mohol vyzerať úplne inak,” opisuje červená," hovorí Červená.„Je to uvedomenie si, že v niečom mám privilégium. Že som mala tú štartovaciu čiaru, akú som mala,”dopĺňa ju Alena Pitlová.Chýbajú nám systémové riešeniaNa Slovensku je približne 71-tisíc ľudí bez domova, z toho v Bratislave okolo 6800. Systémové riešenie chýba, opisujú pracovníčky Vagus. Napríklad program Housing First sa ukazuje ako najefektívnejší spôsob pomoci, no jeho implementácia zaostáva za severskými krajinam.„Ten dialóg je veľmi frustrujúci v tom, že veľa vecí sa nedá urobiť - napríklad už len definovať, kto je človek bez domova,” vysvetľuje programová riaditeľka.Situáciu ďalej zhoršuje zdražovanie a rast cien energií, ktoré môžu priviesť na ulicu ďalších ľudí. „Nevidím nič, čo by to nejakým spôsobom menilo a zlepšovalo. Prognóza je, že sa to bude zhoršovať a nemáme týchto ľudí ako zachytávať a naše služby ako ďalej nafukovať. Obávam sa, že sa to bude diať.”Moderuje Denisa Hopková.

Veľmi ma prekvapilo, aké rôzne sú ich príbytky. Nie sú to len lavičky v parku či miesta pod mostom. Môže to byť stará kotolňa v lese, vlastnoručne postavená chatka, garáž. Pred stanom majú záhradku, v ktorej pestujú plodiny. opisujú prácu v teréne s ľuďmi bez domova pracovníčky občianskeho združenia Vagus. Upozorňujú, že zdražovanie a rast cien energií môže priviesť na ulicu ďalších ľudí.Občianske združenie Vagus denne pomáha stovkám ľudí bez domova v Bratislave. Ich denné centrum Domec navštívi každý deň 120 ľudí - medzi nimi osamelí seniori či seniorky, týrané ženy alebo ľudia so zdravotným znevýhodnením. Vagus takmer každý deň, ráno aj večer, vysiela do terénu terénnych pracovníkov, ktorí vyhľadávajú ľudí bez domova na miestach, kde žijú. „Veľmi ma prekvapilo, aké rôzne sú ich príbytky. Nie sú to len lavičky v parku či miesta pod mostom. Môže to byť stará kotolňa v lese, vlastnoručne postavená chatka, garáž," opisuje terénna pracovníčka Alena Pitlová. „Pred stanom majú záhradku, v ktorej pestujú plodiny. Máme ľudí, ktorí si postavia plot, dajú si na naň hrnčeky a chcú to mať pekne vyčačkané so všetkým, čo k tomu patrí. Z toho čo majú, chcú vyťažiť maximum," dopĺňa programová riaditeľka Petra Červená, ktorá tiež v minulosti pracovala v teréne.Pri tejto práci si uvedomujú význam podporného zázemia. „Uvedomujem, že v niektorých životných situáciách, keby som možno nemala také okolie, nemala takú podporu, tak by mi môj život mohol vyzerať úplne inak,” opisuje červená," hovorí Červená.„Je to uvedomenie si, že v niečom mám privilégium. Že som mala tú štartovaciu čiaru, akú som mala,”dopĺňa ju Alena Pitlová.Chýbajú nám systémové riešeniaNa Slovensku je približne 71-tisíc ľudí bez domova, z toho v Bratislave okolo 6800. Systémové riešenie chýba, opisujú pracovníčky Vagus. Napríklad program Housing First sa ukazuje ako najefektívnejší spôsob pomoci, no jeho implementácia zaostáva za severskými krajinam.„Ten dialóg je veľmi frustrujúci v tom, že veľa vecí sa nedá urobiť - napríklad už len definovať, kto je človek bez domova,” vysvetľuje programová riaditeľka.Situáciu ďalej zhoršuje zdražovanie a rast cien energií, ktoré môžu priviesť na ulicu ďalších ľudí. „Nevidím nič, čo by to nejakým spôsobom menilo a zlepšovalo. Prognóza je, že sa to bude zhoršovať a nemáme týchto ľudí ako zachytávať a naše služby ako ďalej nafukovať. Obávam sa, že sa to bude diať.”Moderuje Denisa Hopková.

(The Center Square) – Exiting King County Executive Dow Constantine is doubling down on a housing-first approach to addressing the homelessness crisis in a recent interview with ChangeWA. ChangeWA, a non-partisan organization, released an interview it had with Constantine on Wednesday. In the interview, Constantine showed continued support for the region's continued housing-first approach, despite statistics showing no signs of improvements to the crisis. In 2015 Constantine and then-Seattle Mayor Ed Murray declared homelessness an emergency facing the region. That year, the county's federally mandated Point-in-Time Count tallied 10,047 homeless people across the county. That has increased 63% to an all-time high of 16,385 unhoused people this year.

Send us a textCan Portland, Oregon truly be called “America's Mumbai”? Join me, Chad Law, as I recount my journey writing a book that explores the once-vibrant city now grappling with urban decay, homelessness, and drug addiction. Portland's struggles offer a glaring example of how political supermajorities can lead to urban decline, and how the migration of blue voters from cities like Portland is reshaping the political landscape across America. This episode isn't just about critiquing the chaos; it's a call for balanced governance to prevent such downfalls.Ever wondered how much celebrity influence really matters in politics? We're talking about the likes of Meghan McCain and Tim McGraw, questioning their authenticity and impact. From allegations against John McCain to McGraw's subtle liberal messaging, this episode scrutinizes those who seem to use their platforms for political leverage. Let's break down the perceived betrayals and call for genuine contributions to political discourse, steering clear of the hypocrisy that seems all too common.Taxes, wealth, and the controversial approaches to homelessness take center stage as I dissect proposals like Kamala Harris's wealth tax and contrast Denver's Housing First initiative with Douglas County's "Handouts Don't Help" campaign. Are traditional aid methods truly effective, or do they hinder progress? Explore these pressing issues with me, and stick around for some spirited college football banter and a Reagan-inspired call to action. Brace yourself for a lively and thought-provoking discussion that challenges conventional perspectives.

On this episode, we look at Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley's innovative approach to tackling homelessness, budget challenges and systemic inequality. Crowley is among those recognized by Governing's returning Public Officials of the Year award series. Created three decades ago to spotlight solutions, not scandals, the Public Officials of the Year (POY) awards are back. Governing magazine, the sister publication of Government Technology*, is again recognizing a select group of people who make government work. For its part, The Future In Context podcast is dedicating October to deep dives on POY's Class of 2024. You'll hear from public officials themselves and the writers who profiled them in the fall issue of Governing. In this episode, we examine Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and his work to reduce homelessness, reshape public health, lead collaboratively and think strategically about the community's next chapter. Governing Editor Alan Greenblatt joins the podcast to put Milwaukee's future in context. SHOW NOTES Here are the top five takeaways from this episode: The Revival of Public Officials of the Year: Greenblatt discusses the return of Governing magazine's Public Officials of the Year awards after its print edition was discontinued in 2019. The awards celebrate individuals who have made significant contributions to state and local government. The focus is on recognizing solutions rather than highlighting conflicts or scandals. Collaborative Leadership in Milwaukee: David Crowley, Milwaukee County executive, and Mayor Cavalier Johnson are highlighted as prime examples of close political collaboration. Their longstanding relationship and cooperative work have led to legislative successes, like allowing Milwaukee County to raise local sales taxes, which has helped address long-standing budget issues. The two were together so often that they joked they should have carpooled. Systemic and Long-Term Vision: Crowley is praised for taking a long-term, systems-based approach to governance. His focus on integrating various government initiatives (housing, health, etc.) under a strategic vision contrasts with the short-term crisis management that often dominates government action. His approach is aimed at improving health outcomes, housing and other critical public services in Milwaukee. Success in Reducing Homelessness With Housing First: Milwaukee County's successful implementation of the Housing First model has resulted in a 92 percent reduction in homelessness over a decade. Greenblatt emphasizes the collaborative efforts between the county, city and nonprofit organizations as key to this achievement. Challenges and Future Aspirations for Milwaukee: Despite significant progress, Milwaukee still faces challenges, including opioid addiction, traffic fatalities and income disparities. Both Crowley and Johnson have ambitious goals to change the perception of Milwaukee, with hopes for future growth, although there is skepticism about whether it will achieve the rapid development seen in cities like Nashville or Austin. Related Links to stories referenced in the episode: · Public Officials of the Year: A Special Note from Our Publisher · After Decades, a County's Budget Gets Back on Track (Crowley POY profile) Our editors used ChatGPT 4.0 to summarize the episode in bullet form to help create the show notes. The main image for this story was created using DALL-E 3.   

On this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk to both parties in the race for District 57, learn about the VA's Housing First approach and explore the latest inductees to the WV Broadcasting Hall of Fame.

A recount request in the race for Tulsa's next mayor.Oklahoma teens are living less dangerously than they did a decade ago.Oklahoma City is working to reduce homelessness.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

In this continuation of ChangeMakers with Katie Goar, Dr. Vincent Atchity, President & CEO of Mental Health Colorado, delves deeper into the complex relationship between mental health, housing, and criminal justice. Dr. Atchity discusses the "Care Not Cuffs" initiative, emphasizing the need for a shift from over-criminalization to a more supportive, health-focused approach. He explores the concept of "Housing First" and its importance in addressing homelessness, while also touching on the challenges faced by various demographics, including families, youth, and the elderly. The conversation covers recent legal decisions affecting homeless encampments, potential changes in housing access policies, and the need for a more comprehensive national housing strategy. Dr. Atchity concludes by sharing success stories that demonstrate the positive impact of combining proper mental health support with housing stability, highlighting the potential for reducing reliance on crisis interventions and improving overall community well-being.

This episode was originally released for Death Panel patrons on October 23rd, 2023. To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible, become a patron at www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod Beatrice speaks with Brian Nam-Sonenstein about two recent briefs he wrote for Prison Policy Initiative focused on a few key intersections of housing, disability, incarceration, and the administrative state. Transcript forthcoming. Find the briefs here: "High stakes mistakes: How courts respond to 'failure to appear'" https://www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2023/08/15/fta/ "Seeking shelter from mass incarceration: Fighting criminalization with Housing First" https://www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2023/09/11/housing-first/ Find our book Health Communism here: www.versobooks.com/books/4081-health-communism Find Jules' new book, A Short History of Trans Misogyny, here: https://www.versobooks.com/products/3054-a-short-history-of-trans-misogyny Death Panel merch here (patrons get a discount code): www.deathpanel.net/merch As always, support Death Panel at www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod

The dual challenges of mental illness and lack of affordable housing are pressing issues in this election year. In March, California voters narrowly approved Proposition 1, which allocates $6.4 billion to construct new housing and treatment facilities for people with mental illness statewide. But will this measure truly benefit this vulnerable population? Professor Neil Gong delves into the history of mental health treatment in the U.S. and how it has shaped our current system and policy conversations. He tells stories of people he met through his research to highlight the stark differences between mental health care available to the wealthy and the poor, and explores potential policy changes to address the intertwined challenges of homelessness and mental health.  For more of Neil Gong's work: Read his recent book, Sons, Daughters, and Sidewalk Psychotics: Mental Illness and Homelessness in Los Angeles Check out his opinion piece on Proposition 1 in the Los Angeles Times  Read his analysis on the Housing First strategy in The American Prospect   

It’s a new year, and that means experts — and nonexperts — have lots of guesses about what 2024 may hold. In this episode, we’ll talk about some of those predictions. Will inflation hit to 3%? Will consumer credit keep ticking up? Will gas prices drop below $3 a gallon? Signs point to yes. Plus, Houston has been nationally recognized for its successful Housing First approach to homelessness. But keeping up those programs will mean more funding, especially as housing costs rise.