Street Medicine
This medication, commonly known as Narcan, can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose
What is naloxone?
How many meetings should you attend to become/stay a UDSM scribe?
3 meetings/quarter
State 1 example each of person-centered language and non-person-centered language
Person-centered: people experiencing homelessness, people who are unhoused
Non-person-centered: homeless person, The Homeless
Complications of this disease of sugar control can result in severe consequences such as amputation, vision loss hospitalization, and death
What is diabetes?
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 pm
Name one of the four common myths about homelessness
- People experiencing homelessness are all alcoholics and drug addicts
- Homelessness is a choice
- People experiencing homelessness look "homeless"
- Homelessness means sleeping only on the streets.
This disease is commonly associated with historical times and the developing world, but is found at a 10x higher rate in those experiencing homelessness
What is tuberculosis?
What are the three committees UDSM members can join?
Events, Fundraising, and Education
What are the four official criteria for homelessness?
- Literally homeless
- Imminent risk of homelessness
- Homeless under federal statutes
- Fleeing/attempting to flee domestic violence
This can prevent HIV and HCV in those experiencing homelessness
What are clean needles/safe injection sites?
What are the names and positions of the UDSM leadership board? (name at least 3)
Co-Presidents: Shalini & Elise
Fundraising Chairs: Kati & Isabella
Events Chairs: Hyoju & Rayan
Education Chairs: Avinash & Ashley
Marketing Chair: Julia
What percent of people in Seattle are unsheltered as of 2026?
~64% (55-70%)
This disease is commonly associated with historical times and the developing world, but is found at a 10x higher rate in those experiencing homelessness
What are UDSM's values? (name at least 2)
Compassion, respect, advocacy, accountability, collaboration, experiential learning
How many new homes will be needed in the next 20 years to alleviate the housing crisis?
1.1 million (1.0-1.5)