Definition & Types
Mental Health & Homelessness
Resources & Initiatives
Risk Factors
Nursing Implications
100
________ does not have one single definition, but is instead defined by the various types.
What is Homelessness
100
A very strong relationship exists between ______ _______ and homelessness.
What is mental illness.
100
________ provides programs and services that address three essential needs: Real Help, real homes & real work. Some examples of their supports include: Emmanuel House & The Naomi Centre
What is Stella's Circle.
100
Mental illness, substance abuse, ____ __ ___, and breakdown of relationships are some of the most common risk factors leading to homelessness.
What is loss of job
100
It is important for us as nurses to focus on ____________ and early diagnosis.
What is prevention.
200
This type of homelessness includes those living on the streets or in emergency shelters.
What is ABSOLUTE homelessness.
200
For people living with mental illness who are homeless, recovery can’t happen without _________
What is (adequate) housing.
200
"The Wiseman Centre" and "The New Hope Community Centre & Clinic" provides supports to homeless people. These resources are provided by The _________ ____.
What is The Salvation Army.
200
Many Canadian studies indicate that rates of _______ _______ are MUCH higher among homeless individuals than among the general population.
What is substance abuse.
200
Effective teamwork is essential for high-quality care within the acute mental health ward, especially when those experiencing homelessness are being considered. This can be summed up as: ________
What is collaboration
300
Includes those who are housed, but reside in substandard shelter and/or who may be at risk of losing their home.
What is RELATIVE homelessness.
300
Homeless people with mental illness are often forced to rely on inappropriate and/or lengthy _______ stays for their care.
What is hospital stays.
300
A four-year project in five cities that aimed to provide practical, meaningful support to Canadians experiencing homelessness and mental health problems. (Hint: Video clip!)
What is "At Home / Chez Soi"
300
The causes of homelessness and the types and duration of support required by __________ differ from that among adults.
What is youth.
300
We as nurses must ______ for the homeless within the health care systems and community settings.
What is advocate.
400
Includes people without a place of their own, who live in a car, with family or friends, or in a longterm institution.
What is HIDDEN homelessness.
400
The many negative impacts on their quality of life may compound learned helplessness leading to further withdrawal and isolation, affecting the very core of their social identity and often causes mental _________.
What is illness.
400
___ ___________: Creating Opportunities for Homeless Youth, is a Canadian initiative that encourages policies and strategies to promote and support transformative change within government services at all levels and in many areas to end youth homelessness in Canada
What is Eva's Initiative.
400
A combination of economic, physical, psychological and social ____ __________ can play a role in the onset of homelessness.
What are risk factors.
400
It is important for the ______ to ensure that their clients know about the many resources and supports in the St. Johns area that are available to them.
What is nurse.