In this episode of the Rural Homelessness Podcast, Matt McChlery discusses the topic of mental health and its impact on people who have experienced rural homelessness. He interviews Marianne Watson, the Integrated Neighbourhood Program Manager for the Fenland Locality for the NHS, and Coryn Price, an NHS Community Psychiatric Nurse. They discuss the high prevalence of mental health conditions among homeless individuals, the challenges of accessing mental health services in rural areas, and the need for innovative solutions such as mobile outreach services.

Links

ferryproject.org.uk

Takeaways

• People who have experienced homelessness are likely to have poor mental health as a result of their experiences.


• Accessing mental health services in rural areas can be challenging due to limited transportation and digital connectivity.


• Mobile outreach services that provide a one-stop-shop for support, including mental health care, could be an effective solution for reaching homeless individuals in rural areas.


• Building trust and engagement with homeless individuals is crucial for providing effective support.


• There is a need for more funding and resources to sustain and expand programs that support homeless individuals with mental health issues.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:28 Guest Introductions

01:27 The Impact of Mental Health on Rural Homelessness

08:42 Hidden Nature of Rural Homelessness

13:26 Building Trust and Engagement with Homeless Individuals

23:22 Innovative Solutions: Mobile Outreach Services

26:04 Conclusion