Outreach to People Experiencing Homelessness

A Curriculum for Training Health Care for the Homeless Outreach Workers


Module 2 - Preparation – "Starting on Solid Footing"

 

Purpose

The purpose of Module 2 is to help participants become well-prepared for outreach work by identifying the values and skills they bring to the work, exploring dilemmas in outreach, reviewing professional and ethical guidelines, developing healthy self-care practices, understanding risks and establishing safety guidelines for practice, and continuing the journey to become culturally competent outreach workers.

Module 2 Sections

  1. Connecting Values and Vision

  2. Self-Care for Outreach Workers

  3. Worker Safety - Precautions & Interventions

  4. Culturally Competent Outreach



This curriculum was supported through a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. June 2002.