Metro Housing|Boston
Wakil Hakim is an experienced housing advocate currently employed at the Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership since September 2014, providing assistance to individuals facing eviction and helping the homeless secure stable housing. Concurrently, Wakil has worked at the Boston Housing Authority as a Computer Lab Coordinator and has been self-employed since February 2014 as a Behavioral Health Counselor specializing in co-occurring disorders and substance use, with responsibilities including intake coordination and crisis intervention. Additionally, since January 2011, Wakil serves as Program Director for 2nd Chance 2 Live Life Free Found. LTD. Educational qualifications include a certification in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling from UMass Boston, a Master's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Boston University, and a certificate in Pharmacy Technology from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Allied Health.
Metro Housing|Boston
Metro Housing addresses and prevents homelessness in Boston by providing supports and services for families and individuals and helps them move along the pathway from homelessness to housing stability to economic security.