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Jay S. Levy, MSW, LICSW @jayslevy.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

I had a wonderful time sharing Homeless Outreach Narratives with 45 staff from RI outreach teams at Warwick Public Library. Folks enjoyed stories from the field and insights on how to enhance productive dialogue. For more information on #Pretreatment & #Homelessness www.jayslevy.com

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Homeless Outreach & Housing First: Books, Interviews, Resources, Presentations and Staff Training

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Jay S. Levy, MSW, LICSW @jayslevy.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

“It’s all human, all too human — these hierarchies and patterns of power show up everywhere. We need true dialogue, level playing fields, and shared language so different perspectives can come together.” Jay S. Levy on Common Language Development www.lhpress.com/2025/08/27/e...

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Ep 6: Co-creating Psychological Safety in Services — Part 2 with Jay S. Levy - Loving Healing Press

In Episode 6, I sat down with Jay S. Levy to dig into what it really takes to co-create psychological safety in homelessness services. Jay’s work—grounded in decades of practice, lived experience, and...

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Jay S. Levy, MSW, LICSW @jayslevy.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Here's a quick share of 15 minute video #dialogue with folks who are experts from experience via the UK's #Homeless and #Housing sector. It was fun and I got to highlight one of my favorite stories (Butch) from the woods and riversides of Western MA. #Harmreduction www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_Fp...

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Ep 5 Co-creating Psychological Safety in Services Part 1

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Jay S. Levy, MSW, LICSW @jayslevy.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Just a quick note that there is a new Audible book - Pretreatment Across Multiple Fields of Practice: Trauma Informed Approach to Homelessness and Beyond It features authors from both the US and UK sharing stories of their work w/vulnerable folks with complex needs www.amazon.com/Pretreatment...

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Pretreatment Across Multiple Fields of Practice: Trauma Informed Approach to Homelessness and Beyond

Amazon.com: Pretreatment Across Multiple Fields of Practice: Trauma Informed Approach to Homelessness and Beyond (Audible Audio Edition): Jay S. Levy, Loving Healing Press, Louise Levy, Virtual Voice: Books

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Jay S. Levy, MSW, LICSW @jayslevy.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Check This Out! Brief review of the book “Pretreatment in Action: Interactive Exploration from Homelessness to Housing Stabilization,” by Jay S. Levy, 2021. Ann Arbor: Loving Healing Press open.substack.com/pub/streetse...

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Check This Out! Brief review of the book “Pretreatment in Action: Interactive Exploration from Homelessness to Housing Stabilization,” by Jay S. Levy, 2021. Ann Arbor: Loving Healing Press

Describes the Pillars of Pretreatment to take the person from where they are… to get them living indoors

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Jay S. Levy, MSW, LICSW @jayslevy.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Celebrating the new edition of 'Pretreatment Guide for #Homeless Outreach & #Housing First' - New intro, Preface, interview & more! Also, I am glad to share the news that L H Press has decided to release an Audio version of #Pretreatment Across Multiple fields of practice. Moe info: www.jayslevy.com

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Jay S. Levy, MSW, LICSW @jayslevy.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

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Jay S. Levy, MSW, LICSW @jayslevy.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Known as the 'Yellow Book' in London, I am excited about this new edition✨ Here's the Second Edition of Pretreatment Guide for Homeless Outreach & Housing First. It is scheduled for release in January and is now available for pre-order in US, Canada, UK and beyond! More info: www.jayslevy.com

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Jay S. Levy, MSW, LICSW @jayslevy.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

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Jay S. Levy, MSW, LICSW @jayslevy.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Here's an interview on #Homelessness and #Housing First, as well as an overview of my #Pretreatment work in the field that just got published on Dr. Bob Rich's Blog. Dr. Bob is a renown Australian author, psychologist, Mud Hut Builder, grandfather, and Blogger bobrich18.wordpress.com/2025/11/15/j...

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Jay Levy interview

Jay Levy and I both have books published by Loving Healing Press. I have known and admired him since editing his first book in 2010. For him, compassion, respect and decency are automatic, intuitiv…

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Jay S. Levy, MSW, LICSW @jayslevy.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

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Ep 5 Co-creating Psychological Safety in Services Part 1

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Jay S. Levy, MSW, LICSW @jayslevy.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Wonderful local gathering to celebrate our new collaborative book project. Pretreatment Across Multiple Fields of Practice: Trauma Informed Approach to Homelessness and Beyond We heard from contributors who embrace values of compassion & approaching each other with a sense of awe and wonder.

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Jay S. Levy, MSW, LICSW @jayslevy.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

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Jay S. Levy, MSW, LICSW @jayslevy.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

We are Interpreters and Meaning Makers! Check out this presentation from 2024 on #Homelessness and effective interventions with those who have experience extensive #trauma and #Loss #NarrativePsychology #InclusionHealth #SocialWork youtu.be/DrM73dZlSv0?...

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2024 DART Annual Convening: Trauma Informed Connections from a Pretreatment Perspective

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Jay S. Levy, MSW, LICSW @jayslevy.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

#InclusionHealth2025 We had a great time at UK Pathways conference on Homelessness and Inclusion Health. I felt fortunate to attend a book launch celebrating my new book ~ Pretreatment Across Multiple Fields of Practice: Trauma Informed Approach to Homelessness and Beyond More info: jayslevy.com

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Jay S. Levy, MSW, LICSW @jayslevy.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

The studies on Housing First shows great success in addressing chronic homelessness and major mental illness. Housing First was never meant as a primary response to folks with opioid addiction & homelessness. HF is a concept with many different programs under its umbrella. Interesting NPR video!

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A Home But Not A Cure : Up First from NPR

Thirty years ago, housing activists began an unusual experiment to help people struggling with homelessness and chronic addiction. They decided to get people into housing first and then try to help th...

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Jay S. Levy, MSW, LICSW @jayslevy.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

jayslevy.substack.com/p/the-quest-... Check out this substack post on the Art of Dialogue w/people who are clearly vulnerable and in need of assistance, yet not necessarily raising their hands for help. #trauma #psychology #Pretreatment #HarmReduction #TIC #SocialWork #grassroots

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The Quest for Productive Dialogue

We are interpreters and bridge builders!

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Jay S. Levy, MSW, LICSW @jayslevy.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

It's a privilege to join the transatlantic chat sponsored by Pathway UK & Faculty's #Homelessness & MH Committee. It featured speakers from US and UK sharing experiences of utilizing #Pretreatment to assist vulnerable people. #Trauma #HarmReduction #Psychology www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7PD...

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Jay & Louise Levy Pretreatment Book Launch - Jan 2025

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Jay S. Levy, MSW, LICSW @jayslevy.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Here's my Publications on #Pretreatment, #HomelessOutreach, #HousingFirst, inclusive of US & UK collaborative book projects as follows: Cross-Cultural Dialogues on #Homelessness (2018) Pretreatment Across Multiple Fields of Practice (2024) Thanks to LH Press and many others! :-) #HarmReduction

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Jay S. Levy, MSW, LICSW @jayslevy.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Press release of our US & UK Collaborative Book Project - Pretreatment Across Multiple Fields of Practice Thanks to the 12 co-authors who made this book a reality ~ US & UK Forewords by Dr Jim Withers and Dr Jenny Drife #Pretreatment #Homeless #HF #TIC #HarmReduction newsblaze.com/entertainmen...

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Jay Levy and Co-authors Share Fresh Insight into a Trauma-Informed Approach for Homelessness and Beyond - NewsBlaze News

In this book, Levy pays special attention to the provision of Trauma-Informed Care, which is heavily centered on interpersonal relationships.

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Jay S. Levy, MSW, LICSW @jayslevy.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Here's my website: www.jayslevy.com Lot's of information on #housing and #homelessness books, interviews, and presentations about #Pretreatment approach for assisting vulnerable people who have experienced homelessness and #trauma.

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Jay S. Levy, MSW, LICSW @jayslevy.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

HF is not a panacea, but it is a crucial piece of the puzzle to effectively address the societal ill of homelessness

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Lisa Sweeney-Miran @lsweeneymiran.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

I was on KGNU radio this morning talking about homelessness, housing first, and our new outreach program at Haven Ridge! Check it out here (starts around timestamp 11:25): kgnu.org/shows/mornin... #Boulder #Denver #Colorado #Homelessness

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Morning Magazine – KGNU Community Radio

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