How assertive community treatment programs help break the cycle of homelessness
Assertive community treatment programs are a comprehensive care approach that aims to help people dealing with mental illness or substance abuse problems. Author: Roberta Romero Updated: 2:03 PM PST January 27, 2021
SEATTLE The homeless population could grow when the eviction moratorium ends in March. With the economic uncertainty mental health needs are compounded for many of us, especially for those of us who were vulnerable to begin with.
Ravenna Candy is a licensed mental health counselor, and the director of supported housing programs at Navos. She said homelessness is a community health issue that affects us all. She talked with KING 5’s Michelle Li about some of the solutions mental health care organizations are providing to people experiences homelessness in western Washington.