No! Mental Illness is Not the Cause of Homelessness

No! Mental Illness is Not the Cause of Homelessness

In this episode, we'll be addressing a pervasive misconception surrounding homelessness: the assumption that all unhoused individuals are suffering from mental illness, largely as a result of the closure of mental institutions in the 1970s and 1980s. Host Anne Miskey is joined by Dr. Deborah Padgett, Professor at NYU Silver School of Social Work, and Keris Myrick, a leading mental health advocate and executive, as they discuss this widespread misunderstanding that has fueled a troubling trend...

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Drug Addiction Is Not the Root of Homelessness

Drug Addiction Is Not the Root of Homelessness

Laura Guzman, Executive Director of the National Harm Reduction Coalition, and Shawn Morrissey, Vice President of Advocacy and Community Engagement at Union Station Homeless Services, engage in a cand...

27 Maalis 202420min

Domestic Violence, Women and Homelessness

Domestic Violence, Women and Homelessness

Domestic violence is one of the main drivers into homelessness for 60,000 unhoused women in the state and 18,000 homeless women in Los Angeles County. Survivors can experience obstacles both in lookin...

7 Helmi 202429min

The Rise in Latino Homelessness

The Rise in Latino Homelessness

In this episode, host Anne Miskey delves into the causes of the rise in homelessness among the Latino community. Joined by Dr. Melissa Chinchilla, Health Services Researcher with the Department of Vet...

9 Tammi 202417min

Creating a "Buzz" to End Homelessness

Creating a "Buzz" to End Homelessness

In this special episode, Anne gives a behind the scenes look at how Union Station Homeless Services was able to culminate its 50th year anniversary with its first ever float in the 2024 Rose Parade! T...

14 Joulu 202321min

The Rent is Too Damn High: The Cost of Housing and Homelessness

The Rent is Too Damn High: The Cost of Housing and Homelessness

The number one reason for the increase in people experiencing homelessness is the shortage of affordable housing. It is estimated that over half a million low-income renter households in LA County do...

30 Marras 202317min

Bonus Episode - Season One Highlights

Bonus Episode - Season One Highlights

ICYMI in this bonus episode, Anne highlights some of the greatest moments from our First Season. From debunking myths and gaining community support to explaining street medicine and the Housing First ...

17 Marras 202311min

Street Medicine Healing and Homelessness

Street Medicine Healing and Homelessness

People experiencing homelessness often face significant obstacles in accessing healthcare. In this episode, Anne engages in a conversation with Brett Feldman from Keck USC and Lori Gravish Hurtack fro...

13 Syys 202323min

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