The Role of Occupation Therapy in Homeless Transition-Aged Youth Programs

Authors

Cortney Kirby Yap, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Susan MacDermott, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow

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Description

The purpose of this project was to evaluate current programming with staff at Urban Street Angels (USA) and explore the role of occupational therapy (OT) with youth experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness in San Diego, California. The project informed the development of proposals aimed to enhance programming and OT services already in place at the USA La Mesa site for the staff and the youth enrolled in services through the USA organization and the Housing Our Youth (HOY) collaborative program.

Publication Date

4-14-2022

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Homeless youth, transitional housing, rapid-rehousing, TAY, occupational therapy, mental health, occupational therapy programs

Medical Subject Headings

Homeless Youth, Occupational Therapy, Community Mental Health Services, Program Development

Disciplines

Community Health and Preventive Medicine | Occupational Therapy | Other Mental and Social Health

Comments

Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, held online at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences April 12-14, 2022.

Recommended Citation

Yap, C. K., & MacDermott, S. (2022, April 14). The Role of Occupation Therapy in Homeless Transition-Aged Youth Programs. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstones-spring2022/36