In this episode, Andrew Spiers, a licensed social worker, explains what the Housing First model is and why it's so effective to start with the premise that housing is a basic human right. We discussed the disproportionate rates of homelessness in different populations, the role of harm reduction in addressing homelessness, the effects of housing insecurity on health and well-being, and more. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/58.
