•Recognize and address homelessness as a special dynamic that affects your clients.

•Help prevent potential crises that result from becoming homeless.

•Provide preventive services for individuals and families who are homeless,

•Be more aware of the effects of psychological trauma and co-occurring disorders (CODs) among people who are homeless.

•Provide integrated, more effective services to people who are homeless.

•Understand and know how to utilize resources for homelessness in your community.

•Influence the understanding of others in your community regarding the interrelationship of homelessness, substance abuse, and mental illness.

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