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About this Episode:
A conversation with Zach Burns on how counselors are uniquely equipped to assist those struggling with homelessness and housing instability, community resources that can be drawn on, and stepping out of our traditional roles as counselors to meet the needs of our clients.
About Zach:
Zach Burns is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Substance Abuse Counselor working in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the Outreach Community Health Center.
Links and References:
Outreach Community Health Center – http://www.ochc-milw.org/
HUD Exchange – https://www.hudexchange.info
SAMHSA Behavioral Health Services for People Who Are Homeless – https://store.samhsa.gov/product/TIP-55-Behavioral-Health-Services-for-People-Who-Are-Homeless/SMA15-4734
Housing First – https://endhomelessness.org/resource/housing-first/
The APA Citation for this Episode:
Shook, M. (Producer). (2018, March 21). Homelessness and Housing Instability: A Primer for Counselors with Zach Burns [Audio Podcast]. The Thoughtful Counselor. Retrieved from https://wp.me/p7R6fn-ne.
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