Course Summary
This course aims to reduce the stigma related to homelessness and mental health in order to break down barriers to care and reduce gaps in healthcare related to this population. It discusses the current health status of individuals experiencing homelessness in Colorado and how to apply best practices to all interactions with individuals experiencing homelessness.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize the current health status of individuals experiencing homelessness in Colorado
- Express an increase in self-efficacy for working with individuals experiencing homelessness
- Apply best practices to all interactions with individuals experiencing homelessness
Learning Audience
The learners for this training are behavioral health service providers, social workers, counselors, peer support specialists, and other professionals who support individuals with substance use and behavioral health conditions.
American Psychological Association Continuing Education (APA CE) Credits
This course is eligible for Continued Education Units (CEU) upon completion, which are awarded as follows:
- 1 APA CEU credit awarded per (1) hour of completed learning
The University of Colorado Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The University of Colorado Department of Psychiatry maintains responsivity for this program and its content.
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Course Duration
Content Contributors
- Jim Schnebly, MA, Mental Health Center of Denver
- Ryan Holliday, PhD, Dept. of Psychiatry, University of Colorado
