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The Effects of Homelessness on Mental Health

WEBMental health is a serious topic in the world these days as more Americans than ever before are suffering from mental and emotional stress (MacMillan, 2017). O ne …

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Nutritional Deficits in People Experiencing Homelessness

WEBPeople experiencing homelessness inadvertently prioritize feeling full over feeling healthful, which leads to them being malnourished. Another way that people …

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Youth Mental Health Matters

WEBMore than 45% of youth experiencing homelessness struggle with depression, a rate 18 percentage points higher than their housed peers. Additionally, …

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The Interconnected Nature of Homelessness, Physical Health, …

WEBMental health and physical health are often highly intertwined with each other, so it is equally important to spend time reflecting on the adverse effects of homelessness on …

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Do No Harm: Homelessness and the Resultant Barriers to …

WEBBetween understanding the types of health insurance, eligibility for health insurance, co-pays, deductibles, out-of-pocket costs, and in- and out-of-network …

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The Connection Between Foster Care and Homelessness (and what …

WEBIn an article by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Courtney shared a potential solution to this issue. “[Housing] service …

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Homeless Children With Special Education Should Be Prioritized: …

WEBDue to poor health conditions such as poor nutrition and exposure to health hazards can disrupt a child’s physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities. Due to the …

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Chicago HOPES for Kids

WEBIn addition to the increased health risk of living in a crowded shelter environment, these children consistently face unequal access to educational …

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LGBTQ+ Experiencing Homelessness Youth Need Our Support and …

WEBHoward Brown Health: One of the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ health care providers with centers throughout the city. Broadway Youth Center is a safe space for …

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E-Learning While Homeless: The Story of Students Navigating Two …

WEBThese include health concerns, having an environment conducive to learning, lack of resources to learn from home, and lack of educational support. The ability to …

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People Experiencing Homelessness & COVID-19

WEBIn the early days of the pandemic, social, economic, and health inequities became painfully clear to many who may not have had such awareness prior. As businesses and public …

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The Effects of Restorative Justice Practices on Black and Brown

WEBThe majority of those disabilities, approximately 74% will not be visible (e.g. learning disabilities, chronic pain, or mental health)” (Ramirez-Stapleton and Duarte, …

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Chicago HOPES for Kids

WEBBetween understanding the types of health insurance, eligibility for health insurance, co-pays, deductibles, out-of-pocket costs, and in- and out-of-network …

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Parent Resources

WEBCALL 1-800-799-7233 or TTY 1-800-787-3224 or CHAT at thehotline.org. Contact the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention Crisis Line. CALL 800-273-8255 or TEXT …

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Chicago HOPES for Kids, in partnership with Reva & David Logan

WEBIn addition to the increased health risk of living in a crowded shelter environment, these children consistently face unequal access to educational opportunities and perform …

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Affordability Crisis: The Link Between Gentrification and …

WEBHealth outcomes and individual well-being are not only influenced by biological factors but also by housing, food access, and education. Individuals that …

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Energy: The Forgotten Cost of Poverty

WEBThe botched demolition of the Crawford Coal Plant sent toxic dust throughout the area in 2020, further exacerbating the health and environmental impact on local …

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Immigrants, Homelessness, and Education:An Invisible and Under

WEBThe intersection of immigration and homelessness also poses unique challenges to educating children with this background. Students’ experiences of …

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Foster care and homelessness

WEBAccording to the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (respondents ages 18–26) approximately 23% of young people who age out of foster …

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Leveraging Social Support for a Homelessness Crisis

WEBAccording to Atlanta Mission, homelessness can be impacted by many social factors such as the inability of rebuilding in life due to reentry into shelters, …

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Living in Limbo: Chicago’s Response to Recent Influx of Migrants

WEBThey should consider implementing a stable infrastructure for housing and long-term accessible resources (e.g., physical and emotional health, education, food …

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