Truth or Myth
Most homeless youth live on the streets
What is myth?
Family conflict or being kicked out is a major _______
What is risk factor?
First step when a friend opens up about housing instability
What is listen without judgment?
Place to get help with food Mondays from 12 - 3 (or any day from the Freeidge)
What is the Food Pantry?
A free number you can call or text in a housing crisis
What is 211?
You can be homeless even if you stay with friends temporarily
What is true?
This experience—physical, emotional, or sexual—raises risk of homelessness significantly
What is abuse?
You should or should not promise to keep everything a secret if they’re unsafe
What is should not?
Shelter for those experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault
What is Haven House
Federal law that helps homeless students stay in school
What is the McKinney-Vento Act?
Homelessness only happens to adults
What is a myth?
Aging out of this system can increase homelessness risk
What is foster care?
Some steps you can take to help a friend who has just told you they are experiencing homelessness or housing instability
What is calling local resources, offering rides, and reaching out to a trusted adult (parent, social worker, counselor)?
Organizations around town that may offer emergency hotel rooms, food boxes, or vouchers
Local churches
A place offering short-term/emergency housing and support
What is a shelter?
Having a job means you can't be homeless
What is a myth?
Lack of this basic need (cost or availability) contributes directly
What is affordable housing?
Realizes the widespread impact of trauma and understand paths for recovery; recognizes the signs and symptoms of trauma; integrate knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures, conversations and practices; and actively avoids re-traumatization
What is trauma-informed care?
Community mental health organization with a sliding scale and emergency/crisis services
What is South Peninsula Behavioral Health Services/the Center?
School staff responsible for supporting homeless students
What is a Students in Transition liaison?
Youth homelessness can be hidden and hard to see
What is true?
Examples include: poverty, discrimination, mental health challenges, substance use, family rejection
What are potential causes of homelessness?
If a friend has nowhere safe to stay tonight, what is one action you can take
What is contact a trusted adult, hotline, or local shelter?
Group of young people ages 16-24 working together to address youth homelessness within our communities
What is the Youth Action Board/Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project?
Has an office in town to help with job hunting, employee training, Medicaid, food stamps (SNAP), and more!
What is Public Assistance?