DSW Candidate – Sharetta Young, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Addressing Homelessness and Mental Illness Among Veterans: A Systems-Level Approach
DSW Candidate – Sharetta Young, MSW, LCSW
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Description
Addressing Homelessness and Mental Illness Among Veterans: A Systems-Level Approach
This Capstone explores promising approaches to addressing veteran homelessness, specifically through the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) and Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Team (BHIT) models. These models emphasize integrated, patient-centered care through interdisciplinary collaboration, aiming to provide holistic support that encompasses physical health, mental health, and social services. Additionally, the Federal Homelessness Prevention Framework offers a foundation for developing preventive strategies that promote housing stability and interagency cooperation.
The Capstone expands the conceptual model that integrates PACT, BHIT, and the Federal Homelessness Prevention Framework, grounded in Systems Theory and the Person-Centered Approach. This model seeks to bridge gaps in current practices by fostering continuous, individualized care and collaboration among healthcare, housing, and social support systems. By addressing both immediate and long-term needs, this approach aims to reduce homelessness recurrence, stabilize mental health, and enhance the care systems by addressing immediate and long-term needs.
Overall, the presentation’s aim is to bridge the gap between theory and practice by proposing a comprehensive and effective care model tailored to the unique needs of homeless veterans with SMI, ultimately striving to improve their quality of life and well-being.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Address homelessness and mental illness among veterans via a Systems-Level Approach
Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
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.
