{"id":34040,"date":"2023-01-19T16:41:25","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T22:41:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/?p=34040"},"modified":"2026-02-16T11:23:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T17:23:09","slug":"expanding-access-to-and-use-of-behavioral-health-services-for-people-experiencing-homelessness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/?p=34040","title":{"rendered":"Expanding Access to and Use of Behavioral Health Services for People Experiencing Homelessness (3 credit hours)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Program Summary: \u00a0 <\/strong>This course offers an overview of the behavioral health service needs, challenges, and opportunities of individuals experiencing homelessness. \u00a0The course highlights five evidence-based interventions, including medication for opioid use disorder, motivational interviewing, intensive case management, Community Reinforcement Approach, and peer support. \u00a0Important strategies are given for engaging individuals experiencing homelessness and reducing barriers.<\/p>\n<p><em>This course is recommended for social workers and counselors and is appropriate for beginning and intermediate levels of practice. \u00a0<\/em><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23633 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/book_1404081347.png\" alt=\"\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Book\" width=\"54\" height=\"50\" \/> \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/articles\/Expanding-Access-to-and-Use-of-Behavioral-Health-Services-for-People-Experiencing-HomelessnessCh1-4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open the Course Reading Here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Course Reading: \u00a0<\/strong>Expanding Access to and Use of Behavioral Health Services for People Experiencing Homelessness; Chapters 1-4<\/p>\n<p><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> \u00a0SAMHSA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course\u00a0Objectives:<\/strong>\u00a0 To enhance professional practice, values, skills and knowledge by examining behavioral health services needs and strategies for people experiencing homelessness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learning Objectives: \u00a0<\/strong>Describe the philosophy of Housing First. \u00a0Identify an evidence-based intervention for people experiencing homelessness. \u00a0Describe strategies for engaging individuals experiencing homelessness and reducing barriers.<\/p>\n<p>Review our\u00a0<a href=\"..\/?page_id=133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pre-reading study guide.<\/a><\/p>\n\t\r\n\t\t<link type=\"text\/css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/quizzin\/style.css\" \/>\r\n\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-includes\/js\/jquery\/jquery.js\"><\/script>\r\n\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/quizzin\/script.js\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"quiz-area single-page-quiz\">\r\n\t\t<form action=\"?page_id=755\" method=\"post\" class=\"quiz-form\" id=\"quiz-393\">\r\n\r\n\t\t<p><strong>Course Available Until:<\/strong>  January 31, 2028.<\/p><p><strong>In order to purchase or take this course, you will need to <a href=?action=login>log in<\/a>. If you do not have an account, you will need to <a href=??action=register>register for a free account<\/a>.<p>After you log in, a link will appear here that will allow you to purchase this course. <\/p><\/strong><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-1'><div class='question-content'> 1:  Chapter 1: Housing First approach ________________ individuals to receive treatment for mental health and\/or substance use disorders as a condition to enter or retain housing.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7018' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7018' id='answer-id-44360' class='answer answer-1' value='44360' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7018\", \"answer-id-44360\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-44360' id='answer-label-44360' class='answer label-1'><span>requires<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7018' id='answer-id-44361' class='answer answer-1' value='44361' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7018\", \"answer-id-44361\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-44361' id='answer-label-44361' class='answer label-1'><span>does not require<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-2'><div class='question-content'> 2:  ____________ of people experiencing sheltered homelessness are families.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7020' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7020' id='answer-id-40726' class='answer answer-2' value='40726' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7020\", \"answer-id-40726\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40726' id='answer-label-40726' class='answer label-2'><span>10%<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7020' id='answer-id-40727' class='answer answer-2' value='40727' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7020\", \"answer-id-40727\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40727' id='answer-label-40727' class='answer label-2'><span>20%<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7020' id='answer-id-40728' class='answer answer-2' value='40728' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7020\", \"answer-id-40728\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40728' id='answer-label-40728' class='answer label-2'><span>30%<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7020' id='answer-id-40729' class='answer answer-2' value='40729' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7020\", \"answer-id-40729\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40729' id='answer-label-40729' class='answer label-2'><span>40%<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-3'><div class='question-content'> 3:  Homelessness disproportionately affects<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7021' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7021' id='answer-id-40730' class='answer answer-3' value='40730' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7021\", \"answer-id-40730\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40730' id='answer-label-40730' class='answer label-3'><span>LGBTQ+ individuals<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7021' id='answer-id-40731' class='answer answer-3' value='40731' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7021\", \"answer-id-40731\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40731' id='answer-label-40731' class='answer label-3'><span>transgender youth and adults<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7021' id='answer-id-40732' class='answer answer-3' value='40732' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7021\", \"answer-id-40732\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40732' id='answer-label-40732' class='answer label-3'><span>African Americans<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7021' id='answer-id-40733' class='answer answer-3' value='40733' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7021\", \"answer-id-40733\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40733' id='answer-label-40733' class='answer label-3'><span>all of the above<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-4'><div class='question-content'> 4:  Overrepresentation of persons of color in the homeless population reflects the role of _____________ as a driver of homelessness in the United States.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7022' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7022' id='answer-id-40690' class='answer answer-4' value='40690' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7022\", \"answer-id-40690\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40690' id='answer-label-40690' class='answer label-4'><span>mental health<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7022' id='answer-id-40691' class='answer answer-4' value='40691' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7022\", \"answer-id-40691\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40691' id='answer-label-40691' class='answer label-4'><span>lack of affordable housing<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7022' id='answer-id-40692' class='answer answer-4' value='40692' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7022\", \"answer-id-40692\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40692' id='answer-label-40692' class='answer label-4'><span>structural racism<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7022' id='answer-id-40693' class='answer answer-4' value='40693' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7022\", \"answer-id-40693\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40693' id='answer-label-40693' class='answer label-4'><span>substance use<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-5'><div class='question-content'> 5:  It is estimated that people experiencing homelessness die _____________ years earlier, on average, than the general population.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7024' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7024' id='answer-id-40566' class='answer answer-5' value='40566' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7024\", \"answer-id-40566\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40566' id='answer-label-40566' class='answer label-5'><span>3<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7024' id='answer-id-40567' class='answer answer-5' value='40567' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7024\", \"answer-id-40567\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40567' id='answer-label-40567' class='answer label-5'><span>6<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7024' id='answer-id-40568' class='answer answer-5' value='40568' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7024\", \"answer-id-40568\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40568' id='answer-label-40568' class='answer label-5'><span>9<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7024' id='answer-id-40569' class='answer answer-5' value='40569' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7024\", \"answer-id-40569\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40569' id='answer-label-40569' class='answer label-5'><span>12<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-6'><div class='question-content'> 6:  The underlying philosophy of the harm reduction approach is to promote change<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7025' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7025' id='answer-id-40570' class='answer answer-6' value='40570' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7025\", \"answer-id-40570\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40570' id='answer-label-40570' class='answer label-6'><span>with requirements for sobriety<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7025' id='answer-id-40571' class='answer answer-6' value='40571' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7025\", \"answer-id-40571\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40571' id='answer-label-40571' class='answer label-6'><span>without requirements for sobriety<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-7'><div class='question-content'> 7:  Chapter 2: \u00a0SAMHSA defines recovery as<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7026' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7026' id='answer-id-44362' class='answer answer-7' value='44362' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7026\", \"answer-id-44362\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-44362' id='answer-label-44362' class='answer label-7'><span>an achievement<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7026' id='answer-id-44363' class='answer answer-7' value='44363' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7026\", \"answer-id-44363\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-44363' id='answer-label-44363' class='answer label-7'><span>a conclusion<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7026' id='answer-id-44364' class='answer answer-7' value='44364' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7026\", \"answer-id-44364\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-44364' id='answer-label-44364' class='answer label-7'><span>a process of change<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-8'><div class='question-content'> 8:  Which of the following is NOT one of the three FDA-approved medications for MOUD?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7027' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7027' id='answer-id-40581' class='answer answer-8' value='40581' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7027\", \"answer-id-40581\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40581' id='answer-label-40581' class='answer label-8'><span>buprenorphine<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7027' id='answer-id-40582' class='answer answer-8' value='40582' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7027\", \"answer-id-40582\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40582' id='answer-label-40582' class='answer label-8'><span>methadone<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7027' id='answer-id-40583' class='answer answer-8' value='40583' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7027\", \"answer-id-40583\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40583' id='answer-label-40583' class='answer label-8'><span>acamprosate<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7027' id='answer-id-40584' class='answer answer-8' value='40584' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7027\", \"answer-id-40584\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40584' id='answer-label-40584' class='answer label-8'><span>naltrexone<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-9'><div class='question-content'> 9:  Which of the following is a client-centered counseling approach that helps individuals overcome ambivalent feelings and insecurities?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7029' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7029' id='answer-id-40589' class='answer answer-9' value='40589' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7029\", \"answer-id-40589\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40589' id='answer-label-40589' class='answer label-9'><span>MOUD<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7029' id='answer-id-40590' class='answer answer-9' value='40590' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7029\", \"answer-id-40590\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40590' id='answer-label-40590' class='answer label-9'><span>Motivational Interviewing<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7029' id='answer-id-40591' class='answer answer-9' value='40591' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7029\", \"answer-id-40591\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40591' id='answer-label-40591' class='answer label-9'><span>Intensive Case Management<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7029' id='answer-id-40592' class='answer answer-9' value='40592' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7029\", \"answer-id-40592\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40592' id='answer-label-40592' class='answer label-9'><span>Community Reinforcement Approach<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7029' id='answer-id-40593' class='answer answer-9' value='40593' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7029\", \"answer-id-40593\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40593' id='answer-label-40593' class='answer label-9'><span>Peer support<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-10'><div class='question-content'> 10:  Which fundamental process of motivational interviewing is characterized by the provider and client exploring motivation to change through discussion of the client's goals, ideas, and existing motivations?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7031' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7031' id='answer-id-40598' class='answer answer-10' value='40598' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7031\", \"answer-id-40598\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40598' id='answer-label-40598' class='answer label-10'><span>engaging<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7031' id='answer-id-40599' class='answer answer-10' value='40599' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7031\", \"answer-id-40599\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40599' id='answer-label-40599' class='answer label-10'><span>focusing<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7031' id='answer-id-40600' class='answer answer-10' value='40600' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7031\", \"answer-id-40600\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40600' id='answer-label-40600' class='answer label-10'><span>evoking<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7031' id='answer-id-40601' class='answer answer-10' value='40601' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7031\", \"answer-id-40601\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40601' id='answer-label-40601' class='answer label-10'><span>planning<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-11'><div class='question-content'> 11:  Which of the following involves providers brokering services in the community and supporting clients by offering linkages and warm handoffs to services?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7032' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7032' id='answer-id-40602' class='answer answer-11' value='40602' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7032\", \"answer-id-40602\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40602' id='answer-label-40602' class='answer label-11'><span>MOUD<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7032' id='answer-id-40603' class='answer answer-11' value='40603' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7032\", \"answer-id-40603\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40603' id='answer-label-40603' class='answer label-11'><span>Motivational interviewing<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7032' id='answer-id-40604' class='answer answer-11' value='40604' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7032\", \"answer-id-40604\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40604' id='answer-label-40604' class='answer label-11'><span>Intensive case management<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7032' id='answer-id-40605' class='answer answer-11' value='40605' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7032\", \"answer-id-40605\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40605' id='answer-label-40605' class='answer label-11'><span>Community Reinforcement Approach<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7032' id='answer-id-40606' class='answer answer-11' value='40606' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7032\", \"answer-id-40606\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40606' id='answer-label-40606' class='answer label-11'><span>Peer support<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-12'><div class='question-content'> 12:  Which intervention encompasses a range of activities and interactions between people who share similar experiences of being diagnosed with mental health disorders, SUDs, or both?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7035' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7035' id='answer-id-40616' class='answer answer-12' value='40616' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7035\", \"answer-id-40616\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40616' id='answer-label-40616' class='answer label-12'><span>MOUD<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7035' id='answer-id-40617' class='answer answer-12' value='40617' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7035\", \"answer-id-40617\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40617' id='answer-label-40617' class='answer label-12'><span>Motivational interviewing<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7035' id='answer-id-40618' class='answer answer-12' value='40618' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7035\", \"answer-id-40618\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40618' id='answer-label-40618' class='answer label-12'><span>Intensive case management<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7035' id='answer-id-40619' class='answer answer-12' value='40619' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7035\", \"answer-id-40619\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40619' id='answer-label-40619' class='answer label-12'><span>Community Reinforcement Approach<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7035' id='answer-id-40620' class='answer answer-12' value='40620' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7035\", \"answer-id-40620\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40620' id='answer-label-40620' class='answer label-12'><span>Peer support<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-13'><div class='question-content'> 13:  Chapter 3: Strategies for implementing a program providing services to individuals experiencing homelessness include<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7036' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7036' id='answer-id-44365' class='answer answer-13' value='44365' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7036\", \"answer-id-44365\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-44365' id='answer-label-44365' class='answer label-13'><span>engage individuals experiencing homelessness<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7036' id='answer-id-44366' class='answer answer-13' value='44366' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7036\", \"answer-id-44366\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-44366' id='answer-label-44366' class='answer label-13'><span>engage relevant community organizations<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7036' id='answer-id-44367' class='answer answer-13' value='44367' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7036\", \"answer-id-44367\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-44367' id='answer-label-44367' class='answer label-13'><span>engage organizational leadership<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7036' id='answer-id-44368' class='answer answer-13' value='44368' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7036\", \"answer-id-44368\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-44368' id='answer-label-44368' class='answer label-13'><span>all of the above<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-14'><div class='question-content'> 14:  Given the stigma individuals who are homeless often experience, they may place more trust in<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7038' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7038' id='answer-id-40719' class='answer answer-14' value='40719' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7038\", \"answer-id-40719\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40719' id='answer-label-40719' class='answer label-14'><span>peers<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7038' id='answer-id-40720' class='answer answer-14' value='40720' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7038\", \"answer-id-40720\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40720' id='answer-label-40720' class='answer label-14'><span>clinicians<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7038' id='answer-id-40721' class='answer answer-14' value='40721' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7038\", \"answer-id-40721\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40721' id='answer-label-40721' class='answer label-14'><span>case managers<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-15'><div class='question-content'> 15:  Which of the following is not a strategy for reducing barriers to engaging in treatment?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7040' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7040' id='answer-id-40694' class='answer answer-15' value='40694' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7040\", \"answer-id-40694\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40694' id='answer-label-40694' class='answer label-15'><span>provide co-located services in a convenient location and extend hours<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7040' id='answer-id-40695' class='answer answer-15' value='40695' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7040\", \"answer-id-40695\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40695' id='answer-label-40695' class='answer label-15'><span>increase requirements to receive services <\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7040' id='answer-id-40696' class='answer answer-15' value='40696' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7040\", \"answer-id-40696\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40696' id='answer-label-40696' class='answer label-15'><span>use mobile services<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7040' id='answer-id-40697' class='answer answer-15' value='40697' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7040\", \"answer-id-40697\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40697' id='answer-label-40697' class='answer label-15'><span>use assertive outreach<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-16'><div class='question-content'> 16:  Which of the following is one of the core tenets of effective street outreach?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7041' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7041' id='answer-id-40654' class='answer answer-16' value='40654' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7041\", \"answer-id-40654\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40654' id='answer-label-40654' class='answer label-16'><span>housing-focused<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7041' id='answer-id-40655' class='answer answer-16' value='40655' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7041\", \"answer-id-40655\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40655' id='answer-label-40655' class='answer label-16'><span>abstinence-focused<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-17'><div class='question-content'> 17:  Treatment practices have often been designed for and evaluated with a predominantly ___________ population.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7043' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7043' id='answer-id-40660' class='answer answer-17' value='40660' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7043\", \"answer-id-40660\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40660' id='answer-label-40660' class='answer label-17'><span>White<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7043' id='answer-id-40661' class='answer answer-17' value='40661' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7043\", \"answer-id-40661\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40661' id='answer-label-40661' class='answer label-17'><span>non-White<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7043' id='answer-id-40662' class='answer answer-17' value='40662' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7043\", \"answer-id-40662\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40662' id='answer-label-40662' class='answer label-17'><span>LGBTQ+<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7043' id='answer-id-40663' class='answer answer-17' value='40663' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7043\", \"answer-id-40663\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40663' id='answer-label-40663' class='answer label-17'><span>older adult<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-18'><div class='question-content'> 18:  Acknowledging what staff ___________ about a client's background can go a long way in developing rapport.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7044' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7044' id='answer-id-40664' class='answer answer-18' value='40664' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7044\", \"answer-id-40664\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40664' id='answer-label-40664' class='answer label-18'><span>know<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7044' id='answer-id-40665' class='answer answer-18' value='40665' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7044\", \"answer-id-40665\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40665' id='answer-label-40665' class='answer label-18'><span>do not know<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-19'><div class='question-content'> 19:  Chapter 4: Which program provides culturally specific behavioral health and related support through intensive case management, motivational interviewing, and use of peers to American Indian\/Alaska Native individuals experiencing homelessness?<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7049' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7049' id='answer-id-44369' class='answer answer-19' value='44369' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7049\", \"answer-id-44369\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-44369' id='answer-label-44369' class='answer label-19'><span>Resources for Human Development<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7049' id='answer-id-44370' class='answer answer-19' value='44370' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7049\", \"answer-id-44370\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-44370' id='answer-label-44370' class='answer label-19'><span>Colorado Coalition for the Homeless<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7049' id='answer-id-44371' class='answer answer-19' value='44371' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7049\", \"answer-id-44371\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-44371' id='answer-label-44371' class='answer label-19'><span>Horizon Behavioral Health<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' 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onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7051\", \"answer-id-40739\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40739' id='answer-label-40739' class='answer label-20'><span>Colorado Coalition for the Homeless<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7051' id='answer-id-40740' class='answer answer-20' value='40740' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7051\", \"answer-id-40740\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40740' id='answer-label-40740' class='answer label-20'><span>Horizon Behavioral Health<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7051' id='answer-id-40741' class='answer answer-20' value='40741' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7051\", \"answer-id-40741\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-40741' id='answer-label-40741' class='answer label-20'><span>Park Center<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><p><strong>In order to purchase or take this course, you will need to <a href=?action=login>log in<\/a>. If you do not have an account, you will need to <a href=?action=register>register for a free account<\/a>.<p>After you log in, a link will appear here that will allow you to purchase this course. <\/p><\/strong><\/form><\/div><\/font>\n<p>G.M. Rydberg-Cox, MSW, LSCSW is the Continuing Education Director at Free State Social Work and responsible for the development of this course. \u00a0She received her Masters of Social Work in 1996 from the Jane Addams School of Social Work at the University of Illinois-Chicago and she has over 20 years of experience. \u00a0She has lived and worked as a social worker in Chicago, Boston, and Kansas City. 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