Essay On Stakeholders In Homelessness

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Stakeholders
Identifying stakeholders for an intervention is essential. Stakeholders are all of the individuals who are affected by and issue or problem (BOOK). The stakeholders are going to be the individuals who can work towards changing the problem and who deal with the concern at the front lines (BOOK).
My final project concerns the homeless population in Baltimore City. Specifically, I am interested in homeless individuals who have a substance abuse disorder. There are several stakeholders involved in the homelessness issue. The stakeholders are as follows: Shelters, city police departments, outreach volunteers, Baltimore housing program, family members of the homeless, Baltimore’s homeless network and organizations, counselors, …show more content…

It is essential for individuals to succeed in the counseling process with the proper support from family members. This may even give individuals a chance to reconnect with family.
Baltimore’s Homeless Network and Organizations
It is important for Baltimore City to come together and use all resources available through different organizations and networks. For example, if a homeless individual receives counseling through the new program, we can give them the appropriate resources for shelters, food pantry’s, and Narcotics Anonymous meetings.
Counselors and Mental Health Professionals
The program is going to need as many competent counselors and mental health professionals as possible. The efforts to create this intervention need to be implemented with professionals who are willing to put forth the effort in helping the homeless population.
Hospitals
Hospitals who admit homeless individuals with substance abuse disorders can send them to the new program once released. Hospitals can use the new program as a resource for homeless individuals when they have nowhere to go to receive more

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