This Addiction Recovery Advocate Believes Everyone Deserves Support
As a Board Member for Pathways to Housing, Pa (PTHPA), I believe that everyone should have low-barrier access to decent, safe, affordable housing without precondition since this is a fundamental human right. PTHPA meets people experiencing homelessness where they are at in their struggles with homelessness, substance use disorder, and mental health conditions, housing people first in a community of their choice and providing support around existing challenges to help people live a life of fulfillment and wellness.
They provide what is known as the peer support model, where they have individuals who are certified peer specialists who have experience in trauma, mental health conditions, substance abuse, homelessness, go out into the community and meet with individuals. They say, ‘I know because I’ve been there. Let me show you some of the ways I’ve overcome those obstacles, and hopefully we can help you overcome some of the obstacles that you’re facing.’
