On the 6th of November, the Canadian Housing First Network, the Provincial System Support Program, and the Housing First Europe Hub hosted the International Housing First Webinar Series.

The presenters discussed the following topics:

– The importance of self-awareness for all Housing First workers when supporting vulnerable people. Learn about one worker’s experience, the impact of vicarious trauma among all Housing First workers, the importance of quality supervision to ensure a positive sense of well-being in the workplace, and the benefits of facilitated debrief following a challenging situation.

Presenter: Carol Mc Loughlin

– Housing First, Workplace Mental Health, and the Quadruple Aim. Explore the findings of two national mixed-methods studies on workplace mental health and work-related challenges faced by service providers in Housing First, supportive housing, and other homelessness service programs in Canada. This session delves into a theoretical model called « systems trauma » and examines how structural work challenges impact the well-being of service providers. The discussion also highlights the importance of the Quadruple Aim in shaping future policy and research in this area.

Presenter: Nick Kerman

Find below the webinar recording.