A Paradigm Shift: Recovery Education for Adults Experiencing Homelessness-View Presentation

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The video transcript discusses a recovery education center in Toronto for adults experiencing homelessness and its evaluation. Toronto has a large homeless population, and individuals who are homeless face multiple health conditions and barriers to healthcare. The recovery education center aims to improve recovery experiences for this population by providing non-clinical supports through emancipatory adult education. The center offers classes and workshops taught by peers with lived experience and professionals in the field. Participants have the opportunity to co-produce, co-deliver, and co-learn, fostering a judgment-free environment and supportive relationships. The program also focuses on deconstructing self-stigma and empowering participants to take control of their recovery. Participants reported improvements in mental and physical health, self-esteem, confidence, and interpersonal relationships. The study used a qualitative research design to explore participants' perspectives on program mechanisms and outcomes. The findings highlight the importance of person-centered care and the potential of recovery education centers in improving the well-being of individuals experiencing homelessness and housing instability.

Keywords

recovery education center

Toronto

homelessness

non-clinical supports

emancipatory adult education

person-centered care