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Severe Housing Problems In Santa Clara County, Ca, Jessican Rothwell
Severe Housing Problems In Santa Clara County, Ca, Jessican Rothwell
Selected Social Change Portfolios in Prevention, Intervention, and Consultation
Goal Statement: My goal for social change within the community is to prevent severe housing problems by educating individuals and families of low and middle-income levels on available home environment assessments and housing rehabilitation programs.
Significant Findings: Severe housing problems plague numerous mid and low-income households in Santa Clara County, leaving them vulnerable to significant physical and mental health problems. This social change portfolio discusses the scope and consequences of severe housing problems as well as potential risk and protective factors at the individual, relationship, community, and societal levels through a socio-ecological lens. In addition, this portfolio addresses two theories …
Mental Illness Awareness In The State Of New Hampshire, Susan Pomerleau
Mental Illness Awareness In The State Of New Hampshire, Susan Pomerleau
Selected Social Change Portfolios in Prevention, Intervention, and Consultation
New Hampshire is a small state with 1.36 million people reported in 2019. In New Hampshire, 4% of adults live with serious mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression (Resources to Recover, 2020). The National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) has a chapter in New Hampshire to help support, promote, and educate on the topic of mental illness. I would like to partner my effort with NAMI NH and also with the STAMP OUT STIGMA Campaign through the Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness (ABHW) to bring greater awareness of serious mental illness (SMI) and any …