Infestations such as bed bugs, lice, and scabies are often closely tied to housing instability and can disproportionately impact individuals experiencing homelessness. Beyond the physical effects, infestations are heavily stigmatized, which can lead to shame, delayed reporting, and barriers to accessing care and services.

This training equips frontline staff with practical, trauma-informed strategies for supporting immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and mixed-status families. Participants will explore how immigration-related trauma can affect communication, trust, and engagement with services while learning approaches to create safer, more supportive interactions. Through real-world examples and practical techniques, the training emphasizes reducing re-traumatization, building trust, and fostering culturally responsive, person-centered service delivery.