Meredith MacLeod Jaulin, LCSW, is a dedicated social worker and co-founder of Shower the People, a non-profit organization committed to providing hygiene services to those experiencing homelessness. As the Executive Director, she spearheads initiatives to ensure access to showers, hygiene products, and support services for marginalized communities. Meredith's passion for social justice and her expertise in mental health advocacy drive her to empower individuals in need with dignity and essential resources.
What would you like future physicians who are working with people experiencing homelessness to know?
Homelessness is trauma, so looking at our folks through a trauma-informed lens will be the most helpful way of working with these individuals.