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Homelessness is a Trauma Part 1
Description
⚠️ Sensitive Content: Discussions on child abuse, domestic violence, and suicide.
We kick off Season 4 with Cynthia, an NYC mom experienced homelessness in different shelter systems, including for families with children, as well as street homelessness. In part 1 of this series, Cynthia dives into her mental health journey from childhood through adulthood and its intersection with her experiences of homelessness and domestic violence.
Email Cynthia: cynthiaenglish807@gmail.com
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RESOURCES
https://portal.311.nyc.gov/
DHS' Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) intake center - apply for shelter
https://www.nyc.gov/site/dhs/shelter/families/families-with-children-applying.page
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dhs/downloads/pdf/path-brochure.pdf
HRA Guide for Housing Instability
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/BK-9-SOI-NewGuideForRenters.pdf
About Source of Income Discrimination
https://www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/law/source-of-income.page#:~:text=Discrimination%20based%20on%20lawful%20source%20of%20income%20is%20the%20illegal,other%20forms%20of%20public%20assistance
FAQ for Source of Income Discrimination
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/cchr/downloads/pdf/materials/FairHouse_FAQs-Tenant-English.pdf
Unlock NYC (support for discrimination)
https://weunlock.nyc/
https://www.dfs.ny.gov/consumers/help_for_homeowners/renters_tenants/renters_insurance
Mental Health Resources
Talk It Out Mental Health Counseling PLLC
Talkitoutcounselingservices@gmail.com
Tracey Liang M.S, LMHC, NCC, C-DBT
Interborough development and consultation center
Psychotherapist
Address: Coney Island Clinic
IDCC Medical Building
2846 Stillwell Ave
Brooklyn, Ny 11224
Tel: (718)975-4888
FAX: (718)975-2286
Email: tliang@interboro.org
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