DSW Candidate – Amber Markin, 2:30 PM-3:45 PM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Breaking the Cycle: Addressing the Implications of Mental Health Accessibility Among the Homeless
DSW Candidate – Amber Markin, BS, MSW
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
2:30 PM-3:45 PM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: This session is not eligible for CE credit.
Description
Breaking the Cycle: Addressing the Implications of Mental Health Accessibility Among the Homeless
Homelessness and mental health accessibility are deeply intertwined social issues that have fostered ongoing conversations and disagreements amongst advocates while instilling significant and longstanding societal implications. This presentation delves into the intersection between these challenges, emphasizing the importance of understanding that solving one issue necessitates addressing the other. Mental illness remains a leading contributing factor to homelessness, and many individuals experiencing homelessness face significant barriers to accessing mental health care, including stigma, transportation issues, lack of insurance, and the unavailability of services within their region.
These systemic obstacles perpetuate a cycle of vulnerability, exacerbating challenges for individuals, further oppressing an already oppressed population, and increasing public health and social costs. Through a combination of compelling data, case studies, and policy analysis, this presentation will highlight the urgent need for sustainable and integrated solutions that address both homelessness and mental health accessibility. It will explore innovative strategies to reduce vulnerabilities, close service gaps, and improve outcomes for individuals and communities. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the complex challenges faced by the homeless population and actionable insights for fostering long-term, impactful change.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Explore the correlation and causation between homelessness and mental health struggles, exploring how the two issues fuel each other in a reinforcing cycle of homelessness.
- Identify structural and systemic barriers, including administrative burdens and inequities in social programs, which limit progress and perpetuate disparities, particularly among marginalized and underserved populations.
- Understand the role of political and ideological divides in shaping the framework for solutions, highlighting the need to used a bi- directional approach to meet both physical and mental health needs among the homeless for reduction and prevention of homeless within society.
Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing
Credit Hours: This session is not eligible for CE credit.
Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.
Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/22-9/29/25. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.
Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.
Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.
