In this episode of Lean In, Meg Martin sits down with Interfaith Works Mental Health Specialist Ollie Smyer to explore a low-barrier approach to mental health care for people experiencing homelessness. They discuss how bringing flexible, person-centered therapy directly into shelters and housing programs is transforming access and healing in the community.

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In this episode of Lean In, Chris Harnish reflects on his lived experience and the work of supporting people through housing, harm reduction, and community care at Sandy's Flats. This conversation explores how dignity, relationships, and understanding shape more effective responses to homelessness and addiction.

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This month, Meg Martin talks with Brock Schafer and Denver Roth from Interfaith Works' Training Team about what it takes to support frontline staff serving people experiencing homelessness. The conversation explores training, harm reduction, community care, and how hope shows up in the day-to-day realities of this work.

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