Promoting Peer Support in Housing Western Mass and Central Mass – flyer and agenda
From last year!
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— peer support and housing forum (@peersandhousing) May 14, 2023
Thanks!
Access to safe, quality, affordable housing & the supports needed to maintain that housing constitutes one of the most basic & powerful social determinants of health. Learn about the role peer support can play in helping people find & maintain housing! https://t.co/cbDgcLumgO pic.twitter.com/4E4M3RQFFS
— MAMH (@MentalHealth_MA) January 11, 2023
"Systemic racism too often plays a role in the difficulties and barriers people of color face in finding and securing housing." -Rafael Rodriguez, @WldflwrAlliance
— MAMH (@MentalHealth_MA) January 17, 2023
"Some of the most influential people among housing navigators and housing support services are peers. They connect with, quickly understand, and help meet peoples' needs." -Gerry McCafferty, Springfield Office of Housing pic.twitter.com/sKkIhmTIJZ
— MAMH (@MentalHealth_MA) January 17, 2023
Establishing relationships with different sectors is critical to addressing the various barriers to helping people find and keep housing. @wehearhope pic.twitter.com/EgFE8T6Oft
— MAMH (@MentalHealth_MA) January 17, 2023
Peer support creates meaningful relationships and supports people with their #mentalhealth journey. "Everyone faces challenges, but having people who will be with you through those challenges is important." -Jeffrey McLeod, @Eliot_chs
— MAMH (@MentalHealth_MA) January 17, 2023
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"Access to an array of services and supports is essential to finding and maintaining housing." -Shaundell Diaz, 3County Continuum of Care pic.twitter.com/cusQPEVCgb
— MAMH (@MentalHealth_MA) January 17, 2023
"Helping people maintain housing is an everyone job." -Adrianne Cassidy, @Advocates_Inc
— MAMH (@MentalHealth_MA) January 17, 2023
#Peersupport provides critical support to people who were previously incarcerated. Peer supporters remind the person that a meaningful life in the #community is possible for them.
— MAMH (@MentalHealth_MA) January 17, 2023
Educating landlords on Section 8 and Rental Subsidy Programs provides an opportunity to reduce obstacles for individuals in obtaining housing. “It’s essential that all parties are informed.” -Erik Sundsted, @SMOCMA
— MAMH (@MentalHealth_MA) January 17, 2023
cc: @wehearhope
"Housing impacts everyone. It’s a critical part of someone being successful." -Adrianne Cassidy, @Advocates_Inc
— MAMH (@MentalHealth_MA) January 17, 2023
cc: @wehearhope
Peer Bridgers and respite workers are critical players in helping individuals find stable, safe housing in an environment that best supports a person's #mentalhealth journey.
— MAMH (@MentalHealth_MA) January 17, 2023
Adrianne Cassidy w/ @Advocates_Inc, discusses the crisis in staffing, a barrier for people w/ #mentalhealth conditions in finding housing. Peer support plays a significant role in connecting people with support & making personal connections, empowering people to ask for help. pic.twitter.com/MUChzyJLaq
— MAMH (@MentalHealth_MA) January 17, 2023
Our Central #MA Panel is happening now! Panelists answer common questions such as the most significant challenges individuals with #mentalhealth conditions face in finding housing and what support is needed. This is a statewide issue. @wehearhope pic.twitter.com/QZmynLJEXS
— MAMH (@MentalHealth_MA) January 17, 2023
Rafael Rodriguez shares his story, including past trauma, substance use, and difficulty finding stable housing. Rafael found #peersupport and saw its vital role in securing housing and finding community. "Housing is a human right." @wehearhope pic.twitter.com/G96AMHQYY1
— MAMH (@MentalHealth_MA) January 17, 2023
Ashley Sproul, CPS at Kiva Centers, starts off the Role of Peers in Housing Conference! Ashley discusses the four main components of peer support that had the biggest impact on her mental health & housing journey: encouragement, support, connection, & motivation. @wehearhope pic.twitter.com/8OPcXjqvZy
— MAMH (@MentalHealth_MA) January 17, 2023
