Jay S. Levy
Autore di Homeless Outreach & Housing First: Lessons Learned
Sull'Autore
Fonte dell'immagine: Jay S. Levy
Opere di Jay S. Levy
Homeless Narratives & Pretreatment Pathways: From Words to Housing (New Horizons in Therapy) (2010) 6 copie
Pretreatment Guide for Homeless Outreach & Housing First: Helping Couples, Youth, and Unaccompanied Adults (2013) 5 copie
Etichette
Informazioni generali
- Nome legale
- Levy, Jay, S.
- Data di nascita
- 1961
- Sesso
- male
- Luogo di nascita
- Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Luogo di residenza
- Brooklyn, New York, USA
Boston, Massachusetts, USA - Istruzione
- Columbia University
- Attività lavorative
- social worker
- Breve biografia
- Jay S. Levy has spent the last twenty-five years working with individuals who experience homelessness. Jay's most recent published book is entitled Pretreatment Guide for Homeless Outreach & Housing First: Helping Couples, Youth, and Unaccompanied Adults. He is also the author of the highly acclaimed book Homeless Narratives & Pretreatment Pathways: From Words to Housing and has published a monograph and several journal articles on the subject. He has helped to develop new housing first programs such as the Regional Engagement and Assessment for Chronically Homeless Housing First program (REACH). This was adopted by the Western Massachusetts Regional Network as an innovative approach toward reducing chronic homelessness and has also been integrated into the Pioneer Valley’s 10-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness. Jay received his MSW degree in clinical social work from Columbia University in 1988. He has achieved formal recognition from the Commonwealth of MA Department of Mental Health for his ongoing efforts to help under-served homeless individuals through his direct service, clinical supervision of staff, and program development. Jay is currently employed by Eliot CHS-Homeless Services as a Regional Manager for the statewide SAMHSA-PATH Homeless Outreach Program and Eliot’s Western MA Housing First Program.
Jay lives in Western MA with his wife Louise and his two children, Talia and Sara. He is also an avid stargazer. If you have any questions or thoughts that you would like to share with Jay, please feel free to email him at jlevy@eliotchs.org
More information is available at www.jayslevy.com
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Recensioni
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A New Publication from the Author of Homeless Narratives & Pretreatment Pathways
Homeless Outreach & Housing First: Lessons Learned by Jay S. Levy is an innovative and timely educational resource (Monograph). It features three written works on homelessness inclusive of a chapter on moral, fiscal, and quality of life considerations and a new story entitled Ronald's Narrative: The Original Housing First.
Homeless Outreach & Housing First: Lessons Learned by Jay S. Levy is an innovative and timely educational resource (Monograph). It features three written works on homelessness inclusive of a chapter on moral, fiscal, and quality of life considerations and a new story entitled Ronald's Narrative: The Original Housing First.
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Review Excerpt
Levy crafts stories of characters who sear the memory: Old Man Ray, the World War 2 veteran who resents the VA system and regards himself as the de facto night watchman at Port Authority; Ben who claims to be a prophet disowned in his own country, crucified by the government and enslaved by poverty finds a bridge to the mainstream services and a path to housing through the common language of religious metaphors, including redemption and forgiveness; and Andrew who has been “mentally murdered” is helped to understand his own situation and gain disability benefits through the language of trauma; among others.
These stories are deftly interwoven with theory and practice as Levy constructs his developmental model of the engagement and pretreatment process. The outreach worker strives to understand the language and the culture of each homeless individual, builds a bridge to the mainstream services, and helps those providers to understand the special circumstances of these vulnerable people. Levy bears witness to the courage of these pilgrims who wander the streets of our cities, and his poignant book is a testament to the healing power of trusting and enduring relationships.
Jim O'Connell, MD - President and Street Physician for Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. He is nationally recognized as one of the preeminent experts on homelessness and health care.… (altro)
Levy crafts stories of characters who sear the memory: Old Man Ray, the World War 2 veteran who resents the VA system and regards himself as the de facto night watchman at Port Authority; Ben who claims to be a prophet disowned in his own country, crucified by the government and enslaved by poverty finds a bridge to the mainstream services and a path to housing through the common language of religious metaphors, including redemption and forgiveness; and Andrew who has been “mentally murdered” is helped to understand his own situation and gain disability benefits through the language of trauma; among others.
These stories are deftly interwoven with theory and practice as Levy constructs his developmental model of the engagement and pretreatment process. The outreach worker strives to understand the language and the culture of each homeless individual, builds a bridge to the mainstream services, and helps those providers to understand the special circumstances of these vulnerable people. Levy bears witness to the courage of these pilgrims who wander the streets of our cities, and his poignant book is a testament to the healing power of trusting and enduring relationships.
Jim O'Connell, MD - President and Street Physician for Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. He is nationally recognized as one of the preeminent experts on homelessness and health care.… (altro)
The reason why I wanted to read this book was to find out resources and links to homeless people and the outreach centers. Even though this was written a while ago it is very informative and can give you ways to help the homeless but also to help yourself in the event you may become homeless. In this day and age of the 21st century I read of so many foreclosure homes in many States. I hope that more people read this resource if they need it. The hardest part of homeless is the mental illness and addictions that many have and how they could get help to get better. In the event that you come across a homeless person it is wise to drop off food and not money. Keep those items inside your trunk that are nonperishables. I just say a man with a sign saying, Help Me I am Homeless in a small town I went through on 6/172016. This is something I am not use to seeing so the reality is, if I see it, then others see it. I pray that others want to read this book and want to help. © 2016 Jackie Paulson… (altro)
Statistiche
- Opere
- 5
- Utenti
- 25
- Popolarità
- #508,561
- Voto
- 5.0
- Recensioni
- 4
- ISBN
- 14
I have wondered how it is possible people can help the homeless, and this book explains how it could be done. I like knowing that, although difficult, it is possible. A clear plan to follow is provided. When to back up or move forward is explained. Many of the people have experienced such trauma special strategies must be employed. Staff also needs opportunities to be supported as the work can be draining. I found this book to be interesting though I am not a social worker.… (altro)