Skip to main content
AddictionCounselorCE.com

Two Faces of the Same Issue: Housing Instability In Rural & Urban Communities

About the Course:

In this SAMHSA video, the presenters provide insights into housing instability and considerations in regard to both rural and urban environments. The presentation includes definitions of homelessness as well as barriers to accessing housing resources.

This course is based on the recorded webinar, Two Faces of the Same Issue: Housing Instability In Rural & Urban Communities created by Charles Sullivan in 2017.

Publication Date:

Aired November 1, 2017

Course Material Authors

Charles Sullivan

Charles Sullivan is the Director of Housing at the Arizona Behavioral Health Corporation (ABC Housing). He has been working in the housing area has a Housing Administrator a Director of Housing since 2007.

Sherri Downing

Sherri Downing, B.A., is a senior program manager for AHP who is nationally recognized for her expertise in addressing homelessness and housing issues, particularly in rural and frontier areas. Ms. Downing has been part of onsite AHP technical assistance (TA) teams that craft, deliver, and report on training targeted to specific groups on topics including cultural competence, trauma-informed practice, fair housing, and services in supportive housing implementation. She has participated in creating a number of resources on a wide range of topics, including substance use treatment, homelessness prevention, youth homelessness and veteran homelessness.

Course Creator

Anna Lynn Hollis, Ph.D., School Psychologist

Anna Hollis, Ph.D., NCSP, is a nationally certified school psychologist currently living near Detroit, Michigan. She is licensed as a psychologist in 2 states (Michigan and South Carolina) and certified as a school psychologist in in 5 states (South Carolina, Michigan, Vermont, Pennsylvania, and Maryland). She is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA); the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP); the Michigan Association of School Psychologists (MASP); and the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS). Dr. Hollis obtained her Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of South Carolina. Her professional interests include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Positive Psychology; Trauma-Informed Practice; and Urban School Psychology.

Recommended For:

Any clinician working with substance abuse or mental health populations. This course is appropriate for all knowledge levels.

Course Objectives:

  1. Define and discuss chronic homelessness and the barriers to service provision.

  2. Discuss the Fair Housing Act and the relevant provisions and prohibitions.

  3. Discuss the issues involved with homelessness in both rural and urban settings and identify resources that providers can use to help clients.

Webinar

Webinar

Access Material

Bibliography

Download Material

Exam Questions

All exam questions for the course are visible on this page for members of Addiction Counselor CE.

Membership is free, and you can sign up today! You'll only pay when you're ready to purchase a course.

If you're already a member, please log in to see the exam questions for this and all other courses.

FAQs

  • Is this course approved for my continuing education requirements?

    Yes, most likely. Look Up Your State Board for more detailed information. Logged-in site members will see the relevant approval information displayed in the Approvals tab for every course.

  • Do you have special accommodations for my disability (ADA)?

    Please contact us! We would be happy to accommodate your needs right away, and your input will help us make Addiction Counselor CE more accessible for future users too.

  • How do I enroll in this course?

    Use the Enroll In This Course button and just follow the instructions! You don't pay anything until you're ready to take an exam.

  • What do I have to do to complete the course?

    To complete the course, review the course objectives, then review the material, and then pass the exam with a score of 75% or greater and lastly complete an evaluation.

  • How do I access the materials?

    Most of our courses are based on online articles available for free to the public. Some courses, such as those based on books, require that you purchase the material. Use the Course Materials tab above for more info. You don't need to enroll in the course to access materials, whether free or paid. So you always know what you're getting into before you commit to taking the course.

  • How do I get my certificate?

    Your certificate will be available to download or email immediately when you pass the course exam and complete the evaluation.

  • Can I contact you for more help?

    Yes! Use the Help widget at the bottom-right of the screen anywhere on Addiction Counselor CE to search our help docs, or to ask our support team for help.

Course Number 102409
1 credit hour
Log in for credit hours relevant to your licensure.

  • Recorded Webinar
Exam Fee: $5.97 No exam fee with a membership package!

No Cost Materials

4.4 out of 5
59 members have taken this course

Try a free CE course.

Get started by trying a free course of your choice. No payment info required!

Sign Up Free
Abstract image of people, a PC and books