# A Passion to Help the Mentally Ill and the Marginalized - Michael DeClouet

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Podcast: [The Kingdom Truth](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-kingdom-truth-6379457)
Published: 2025-10-21T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-kingdom-truth.captivate.fm/episode/michaels-declouet
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Duration seconds: 1220

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In this power-packed episode, Michael shares his passion for his profession as he serves the marginalized and those with mental illness. He also shares about his most rewarding position -working with the homeless, under the bridge clients. Michael explains the initial stabilization steps for a client. He also discusses the key elements to successful mental health treatment and therapy. Michael addresses this question: What does it really mean to be an advocate for the mentally ill clients? Michael shares his extensive knowledge and experience with us. Michael DeClouet was born in Lafayette, Louisiana. He was raised in a Christian home in Carencro, Louisiana. He is the second oldest child. Michael grew up practicing the Catholic faith. As a young man, Michael would pray daily. He accepted the moral teachings of Catholicism and attended mass regularly on Sundays with his family. Michael surrendered his life to the Lord in high school. He is a devout Christian. It was during Michael’s high school Sociology class he realized he wanted to work with people with mental illness. He pursued his college education, obtained an associate degree in behavioral science, and a bachelor’s degree in general studies. Michael’s first job in the health care industry was in the medical records department. Shortly thereafter, he began to have patient contact. Michael developed a passion for working with people. He later secured a position in a psychiatric hospital working with children, adolescents, and adults. He later felt it was a better fit for him to work with adults with chemical dependency and mental illness, since he did not have any children. Michael’s first job in the health care industry was in the medical records department. Shortly thereafter, he began to have patient contact. M…

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