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Changing the Narrative About Homelessness

Changing the Narrative About Homelessness

Written by: Union Station Homeless Services
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The Changing the Narrative about Homelessness Podcast features insightful discussions with local and national experts on topics such as housing, homelessness, and community issues.

This informative and engaging podcast builds upon the success of the Changing the Narrative Webinar Series, recognized as one of the top 5 "Most Innovative Awareness Campaigns in 2021" by the Los Angeles Business Journal.

The podcast continues the conversation and promotes understanding and empathy for those affected by homelessness. Join us in changing the narrative about homelessness in our neighborhoods. Together, we can be the solution we want to see in our communities.

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Episodes
  • Drug Addiction Is Not the Root of Homelessness
    Mar 27 2024

    Laura Guzman, Executive Director of the National Harm Reduction Coalition, and Shawn Morrissey, Vice President of Advocacy and Community Engagement at Union Station Homeless Services, engage in a candid dialogue with host Anne Miskey to confront the prevailing myths about substance use and those experiencing homelessness. This episode explores the concept of Harm Reduction as a pathway toward destigmatizing drug use and prioritizing mental health. The conversation boldly challenges the misconception that Harm Reduction advocates for consequence-free drug access, emphasizing instead its pragmatic approach to reducing the negative consequences associated with drug use. Finally, the segment discusses the interconnectedness of Harm Reduction and Housing First principles, illustrating how these guiding principles converge to promote both public health and social justice.

    Learn more:
    National Harm Reduction Coalition
    Principles of Harm Reduction

    This podcast is produced by Brenda Lynch and Katie Cookerly-Dietrich, edited by Jesse Lumen, with production assistance and music by Colin Feldmeth. Special thanks to our Union Station Homeless Services Lived Expertise Advisory Panel (LEAP) for their insights.

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    21 mins
  • No! Mental Illness is Not the Cause of Homelessness
    Mar 5 2024

    In this episode, we'll be addressing a pervasive misconception surrounding homelessness: the assumption that all unhoused individuals are suffering from mental illness, largely as a result of the closure of mental institutions in the 1970s and 1980s. Host Anne Miskey is joined by Dr. Deborah Padgett, Professor at NYU Silver School of Social Work, and Keris Myrick, a leading mental health advocate and executive, as they discuss this widespread misunderstanding that has fueled a troubling trend toward advocating for mandatory treatment and institutionalization to end homelessness. We'll also delve into the profound impact of homelessness on mental well-being, highlighting how the trauma of living without shelter can lead to significant mental distress and anxiety. Additionally, we'll explore the pivotal role that access to stable housing can play in fostering healing and overcoming these challenges. Join us as we unravel these complex issues and shed light on genuine solutions.

    This podcast is produced by Brenda Lynch and Katie Cookerly-Dietrich, edited by Jesse Lumen, with production assistance and music by Colin Feldmeth. Special thanks to our Union Station Homeless Services Lived Expertise Advisory Panel (LEAP) for their insights.

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    21 mins
  • Domestic Violence, Women and Homelessness
    Feb 7 2024

    Domestic violence is one of the main drivers into homelessness for 60,000 unhoused women in the state and 18,000 homeless women in Los Angeles County. Survivors can experience obstacles both in looking for housing and maintaining safe housing. Elizabeth Eastlund, a fierce advocate for persons with lived experience and advisor of Enfuse Action Collective, and Maricela Rios-Faust, CEO of Human Options, a comprehensive domestic violence service provider in Orange County, discuss with host Anne Miskey the impact of domestic violence on women and their children as well as cross-county and statewide efforts that focus on women finding resources for safety when fleeing domestic violence.

    Learn more:
    Enfuse Action Collective
    California Partnership to End Domestic Violence
    Los Angeles, Domestic Violence Homeless Services Coalition

    This podcast is produced by Brenda Lynch and Katie Cookerly-Dietrich, edited by Jesse Lumen, with production assistance and music by Colin Feldmeth. Special thanks to our Union Station Homeless Services Lived Expertise Advisory Panel (LEAP) for their insights.

    Learn More | Donate | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube

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    30 mins
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