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Jay S. Levy
Jay S. Levy has spent the last twenty-three years working with individuals who
experience homelessness. He is the author of the highly acclaimed book Homeless
Narratives & Pretre...view moreJay S. Levy has spent the last twenty-three years working with individuals who
experience homelessness. He is the author of the highly acclaimed book Homeless
Narratives & Pretreatment Pathways: From Words to Housing and has published
several journal articles on the subject. He has helped to develop new housing first
programs such as the Regional Engagement and Assessment for Chronically
Homeless Housing First program (REACH). This was adopted by the Western
Massachusetts Regional Network as an innovative approach toward reducing
chronic homelessness and has also been integrated into the Pioneer Valley's 10-Year
Plan to End Chronic Homelessness.
Jay received his MSW degree in clinical social work from Columbia University in
1988. He has achieved formal recognition from the Commonwealth of MA
Department of Mental Health for his ongoing efforts to help under-served homeless
individuals through his direct service, clinical supervision of staff, and program
development. Jay is currently employed by Eliot CHS-Homeless Services as a
Regional Manager for the statewide SAMHSA-PATH Homeless Outreach Program
and Eliot's Western MA Housing First Program.
Jay lives in Western MA with his wife Louise and his two children, Talia and
Sara. He is also an avid stargazer. Further information about homelessness, past
and present publications, latest reviews, and interviews are available at his website:
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Books by Jay S. Levy
Pretreatment Guide for Homeless Outreach & Housing First: Helping Couples, Youth, and Unaccompanied Adults Pretreatment In Action: Interactive Exploration from Homelessness to Housing Stabilization Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings