the Transition from Homelessness

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Projects for Assistance in
the Transition into Housing
the Transition from Homelessness
Thomas Lucas, LPC Colorado Coalition for the
Homeless Denver, CO
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Mission
to work collaboratively toward the prevention of
homelessness and the creation of lasting
solutions for homeless and at risk families,
children and individuals
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PATH at the Coalition
A transitional program designed to 1. engage
individuals who are living on the streets or in
shelters many of whom are chronically homeless
2. help them obtain permanent housing 3. provide
the supports necessary for them to remain
successfully housed and stable within the
community 4. ultimately, link them with
long-term service agencies in the
community
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When I first got my apartment, it was great. I
was happy and everybody was happy for me. Then
after a while I realized livin inside on my own
was a lot harder than I thought. I was feelin
bad- real bad- all the time and I couldnt figure
out what was happening or what to do about it.
-Former PATH client
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Big Themes
Isolation
chronic loneliness
Idleness
living without purpose
Problems with Interpersonal Boundaries
Problems with Interpersonal Effectiveness
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Planning for transition
Transition assessment treatment plan
Transition teams
Transition programming
Monthly luncheons
Weekly Peer support group
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Therapeutic Goals
Personal autonomy
Social connectedness
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Dimensions of successful adjustment
Empowerment Interpersonal Competency Social
Supports Activity Involvement
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Future Plans (or, my wish list)
Clinical Case Manager
Peer Specialist
Peer Specialist
Peer Specialist
Formerly Homeless Individuals in Scattered Site
Residences