Monthly Archives: January 2019

Houselessness, Trauma & Solutions – Feb 6, 2019

  • Trauma of Becoming Houseless
  • Survival & Criminalization
  • Peer-Run Solutions
  • Youth and LGBTQ2 Experience

Presented by speakers from Right 2 Survive:

Ibrahim B. Mubarak

Ibrahim B. Mubarak, is a renowned leader in the Activist Community for over 25 years. As a champion for Houseless Rights, he has dedicated himself to improving the many struggles of the disenfranchised and Houseless Community. In 2009, Ibrahim founded Right 2 Survive. Since then he has held various board positions including: Chairperson, VP, and Outreach Coordinator for many powerful organizations. Ibrahim co-founded Dignity Village in the late 1990’s and in 2010, on World Houseless Awareness Day, he co-founded along with other members of Right 2 Survive, a rest area called Right 2 Dream Too. Ibrahim is currently a Co-Chair on Jobs With Justice, Chairperson of WRAP and Executive Director of Right 2 Survive. (Read Ibrahim’s full bio HERE)

Lisa Fay

Lisa Fay began her early years by helping people with disabilities. Her compassion and skills took her into the Nursing field for more than 25 years. Since moving to Oregon, Lisa has become a champion in the fight against disparity. She challenges the State and Local Governments, Business Improvement Districts and the tactics used to criminalize the most marginalized. Working with the knowledge and desire to educate against injustices, she works with Right 2 Survive, as its Chairperson to educate the Houseless about their Civil, Constitutional and Human Rights. Lisa’s involvement with Right 2 Survive has evolved into facilitation, trainings, coordination of events, media, consulting and planning sessions as well as assisting to develop long term strategies for the progression of the organization. (Read Lisa’s full bio HERE)

Sarah Louise

Sarah Louise holds an MFA in writing from Sarah Lawrence and has 10 years of experience facilitating the personal expression of marginalized populations and teaching houseless youth. She is a long-time street outreach mentor and harm reduction practitioner. She sits on the board of homeless organizing nonprofit Right 2 Survive, and advocates for inclusivity within the systems of healthcare, education, and the law.

Wednesday, February 6, 2019, 7 – 9 PM
New Location!
Montavilla United Methodist Church
232 SE 80th Avenue, Portland, OR 97215
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FREE! (Donations Welcome $0 – $20 suggested)
For questions, contact RethinkingPsychiatry@gmail.com or message us on our Facebook Page.

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