Season 2 Episode 1 - Carie Harrison of Oak Tree Youth Resources

Empowering Homeless Youth: Carie Harrison on Meeting Unique Needs

In 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 Radio
00:08 Meet Carie Harrison from Oak Tree Youth Resources
00:27 Inspiration Behind Oak Tree Youth Resources
01:08 Addressing Individual Needs of Youth
01:54 Mental Health Challenges Among Homeless Youth
03:29 Handling Setbacks and Difficult Situations
06:49 Community Support for Homeless Youth
10:42 Youth in Recovery and Community Collaboration
12:40 Introducing Mathieu: A Youth's Perspective
14:06 Mathieu's Journey and Support from Oak Tree
22:49 Effective Programs to Reduce Youth Homelessness
31:28 Misconceptions About Youth Homelessness
35:46 Overview of Oak Tree Youth Resources
38:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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