This presentation will address changes in the shelter services in Salt Lake City and how this has impacted the homeless population and service delivery. It will also address the mental health needs of the homeless population including interventions and resources available.
Once participants have attended this program, they will leave able to:
1) Outline resources and the changes in those resources for homeless populations over the last few years along with the effects of these changes. Based upon this course and current status, outline what resources are needed to facilitate the movement of individuals from homelessness to home living; and,
2) Outline the mental health status and needs of homeless populations and how various resources can fill those needs.