Exploring Occupational Therapy’s Distinct Role in Street Outreach

Time: 10:15-11:45am

Location: Auditorium

Presenter(s): AlexandraPerry, OTD, OTR/L; PatrycjaBudzyk, OTD, OTR/L; AndreaLeFlore, OTD, OTR/L; RolandoJara, MS, OTR/L; EricaEngel, OTD, OTR/L

Content Areas: Home & Community Health; Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Target Audience: Entry-level

Course Description: People experiencing unsheltered homelessness (PEUH) face extensive barriers to daily living needs and housing transition. This presentation will describe occupational therapy’s role within a multidisciplinary street outreach team, engaging clients at encampments, under viaducts, and other places not meant for human habitation to establish connections and increase clients’ occupational engagement and well-being while also preparing for transitioning into stable and permanent housing.