Homeless No More: A Christ-Centered, Comprehensive Homeless Recovery Program

摘要

Caring joy vulnerable and marginalized populations is a central tenet of professional nursing, and of Christian service. Due to the scope and complexities of problems associated with homelessuess, nurses may feel overwhelmed and ill-equipped to serve homeless individuals. Strategies for ending homelessuess largely include resource-intensive, publicly supported housing and comprehensive physical and mental health services. The role of spirituality in recovery from homelessuess has not been widely examined. This article describes one homeless shelter's successful Christ-centered, comprehensive approach to helping individuals recover from homelessuess. The integral role of the nurse in the multidisciplinary team and practical nursing interventions are described.