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James’ story: addictions treatment
I feel treatment is a need in today’s society because of the drug use. Treatment was a stepping stone to rebuild ties that were broken with family, friends as well as children. Because of treatment I’m now able to be a 3.72 GPA student and built relationships in the community. So, I ask you to vote yes on 66 and 67 because treatment services changed my life.
— James Jenkins
Voices of Homelessness
Sisters Of The Road is a non-profit organization in Portland, Oregon, that supports community driven solutions to the calamities of homelessness and poverty in an atmosphere of nonviolence and gentle personalism.
Since 1979, Sisters has believed that in order to end homelessness, it is imperative to listen to the experts – the people with experience of homelessness and poverty.
In 2001, Sisters conducted a research study to amplify the voices of people experiencing homelessness. Sisters completed 600 one-to-one interviews asking people about their experiences. After being transcribed and coded, using over hundreds categories and themes, 515 of the interviews are now accessible to the public and usable for analysis.
Some excerpts from these interviews appear below.
Rob’s story: Community Mental Health
I work in community mental health as an outreach case manager/skills trainer. I work with clients in their homes and in the community to help them stabilize in order to successfully live outside of institutions. Read more »
