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Mental Health Among Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Mental Health Among Youth Experiencing Homelessness Background According to the 2018 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, there are approximately 3,164 Youth Experiencing Homelessness in Los Angeles County on any given night. Data reveals that Among this subpopulation, 1,683 (53%). are sheltered and 1,481 (47%) are unsheltered (LAHSA, 2018). Among all Youth Experiencing Homelessness , 2,274. are transition-aged (age 18-24 and not in a family unit) and of this group more than 62% are unsheltered (LAHSA, 2018). The experience of Homelessness has many implications for the Mental Health of Youth . Data from the homeless count shows that approximately one in five Youth Experiencing Homelessness reported having a serious Mental illness (LAHSA, 2018), and evidence from a range of studies suggests even higher prevalence of Mental Health challenges Among Youth Experiencing Homelessness . As service providers and community partners work to create systems of support for Youth Experiencing Homelessness , it is vital to understand the needs of the subpopulation of this group suffering from serious Mental illness.

• Youth experiencing homelessness often exhibit dual- or multi-diagnoses (mental health disorder combined with substance abuse) • Evidence shows tha t having a mental health disorderprior to becoming homeless is a predictor of future homelessness and experiencing homelessness is a predictor of developing a mental health disorder

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