314 | Trauma-informed Design as an Integral Housing First Principal
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Workshop
| Thursday, April 11, 2024 |
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM |
| Room 204-205 |
Session Overview
Trauma-informed designed housing developments create a dignified, safe, sanctuary the participant may not have known they needed to continue on their healing journey, or even say yes to housing. Trauma-informed design done right can be pivotal in addressing mental health, physical health and substance use barriers synonymously. We will highlight best practices in designing physical space and operational programs for both interim housing and permanent housing structures.
Description
Trauma-informed designed housing developments create a dignified, safe, sanctuary the participant may not have known they needed to continue on their healing journey, or even say yes to housing. Trauma-informed design done right can be pivotal in addressing mental health, physical health and substance use barriers synonymously. We will highlight best practices in designing physical space and operational programs for both interim housing and permanent housing structures.
Kelsey Madigan
Deputy Chief Programs Officer
LA Family Housing (No Longer Employed)
Presenter
Kelsey Madigan is the Deputy Chief Programs Officer of Unhoused Programs for LA Family Housing. Kelsey received her Master's degree in Social Work at University of Michigan and is licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. She oversees the Outreach, Intake and Assessment, Interim Housing and Housing Navigation departments, including departmental innovation and strategic growth. Kelsey provides consultation in best practices for design and program implementation for interim housing sites nationwide. She also provides systems level advocacy on pet policy and is working with the state of California on championing safe substance use programming and legislation.
