Unhoused & Untreated: Homelessness, OUD, and Systemic Barriers with Dr. Arbelo | Ep. 11

Tackling Addiction and Homelessness with Dr. Fabiola Arbelo CruzIn this episode of the Transformed Minds Podcast, Dr. Owusu speaks with Dr. Fabiola Arbelo Cruz, Addiction Psychiatrist at the Connecticut Mental Health Center and Yale School of Medicine. They explore how mental health, addiction, and homelessness intersect, the barriers unhoused individuals face, and the innovative approaches used by Yale’s Street Psychiatry team.Dr. Arbelo Cruz discusses treatment engagement, long-acting buprenorphine, peer support, and the policy changes needed to address social determinants of health. A powerful episode for clinicians, policymakers, and advocates seeking meaningful solutions.Episode Highlights:Understanding homelessness and addictionChallenges within emergency and street-based careCase study insightsBuilding trust with unhoused patientsEffective treatment strategiesSystem-level and policy recommendations