Empowering Homeless Youth: Carie Harrison on Meeting Unique NeedsIn this episode of Youth Empowerment Radio for Homeless Youth Awareness Month, host interviews Carie Harrison from Oak Tree Youth Resources in Durango, Colorado. Carie discusses the inspiration behind founding Oak Tree, the methods for addressing individual needs of homeless youth, and the prevalent mental health challenges they face. She also shares strategies for handling setbacks and the importance of community involvement. The episode introduces Mathieu, a youth with lived experience, who shares his journey and the support he received from Oak Tree. Join the conversation to learn about the impactful work being done to help homeless youth and how you can support the cause.00:00 Introduction to Youth Empowerment Radio00:08 Meet Carie Harrison from Oak Tree Youth Resources00:27 Inspiration Behind Oak Tree Youth Resources01:08 Addressing Individual Needs of Youth01:54 Mental Health Challenges Among Homeless Youth03:29 Handling Setbacks and Difficult Situations06:49 Community Support for Homeless Youth10:42 Youth in Recovery and Community Collaboration12:40 Introducing Mathieu: A Youth's Perspective14:06 Mathieu's Journey and Support from Oak Tree22:49 Effective Programs to Reduce Youth Homelessness31:28 Misconceptions About Youth Homelessness35:46 Overview of Oak Tree Youth Resources38:08 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/night-in-kyotoLicense code: TXFXYJGZP5S0IOOV

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