Continuum of Care News

Hi Team, I am just sending this for awareness. This will be my last email to the large group. For non-NYC grantees, you will start receiving these emails from your new Regional Coordinators soon (although it might have started already). My sincere apologies for any duplications. Adrienne -----Original Message----- From: SSVF Program Office Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 4:47 PM Topics: 1.      Expanding Emergent Mental Health Care to Former Servicemembers with Other than Honorable Administrative Discharges 2.      Save the Date for the SSVF National Webinar on June 8, 2017 at 2:00 PM EDT 3.      Reminder: Clarification regarding mandatory return of funds for the 3rd quarter 4.      Resource:  HUD Invites CoCs to Request Vets@Home Technical Assistance for Communities to End Veteran Homelessness in 2017 Expanding Emergent Mental Health Care to Former Servicemembers with Other than Honorable Administrative Discharges On March 7th, Secretary Dr. Shulkin announced that

New Grant Opportunity SAMHSA Seeks Applications for Up to $7.8 Million in Grants To Promote Substance Use Disorder Recovery SAMHSA is seeking applications for up to $7.8 million in FY 2017 grants under the Building Communities of Recovery program. This program aims to help build recovery systems for people with substance use disorders in communities throughout the nation. The grants will help mobilize resources for the recovery community to help increase the prevalence and quality of long-term recovery support from substance use disorders and addiction. View All Grant Opportunities

New Grant Opportunity SAMHSA Is Accepting Applications for Up to $9.9 Million for the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: State Pilot Grant Program for Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women SAMHSA is accepting applications for the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: State Pilot Grant Program for Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women totaling up to $9.9 million over the course of 3 years. This program aims to support family-based services for pregnant and postpartum women with a primary diagnosis of a substance use disorder, including opioid disorders. The grant will also help state substance abuse agencies address the continuum of care, including services provided to women in nonresidential-based settings, and promote a coordinated, effective, and efficient state system managed by state substance abuse agencies by encouraging new approaches and models of service delivery. View All

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has released the FY 2017 Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) registration notice. Continuums of Care (CoC) have until May 1 to register for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's FY17 CoC Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). Stay tuned for more from the Alliance as we share resources and tips for this year's CoC Program Competition. Read the guidelines and register >> CoC Awards Preparation Checklist >> There are a lot of boxes to tick off when competing for federal funding. Download and print this checklist to make sure you don't miss any steps. Fact Sheet: Housing First >> CoCs that can demonstrate at least 75 percent of their project applications use a Housing First approach can receive points on the NOFA. Fact Sheet: Reallocating Permanent Supportive Housing >> After years of emphasis on reallocating low performing transi

Check out these upcoming webinars! Housing First as an Outreach and Engagement Strategy SAMHSA's Homeless and Housing Resource Network Tuesday, May 16, 2017; 11:30-1:00 p.m. ET SAMHSA's Homeless and Housing Resource Network (HHRN) invites you to join "Housing First as an Outreach and Engagement Strategy," the first webinar in the Outreach and Engagement: Evidence-based Practices that Promote Recovery and Resilience webinar series. During this presentation, you will learn the following: The effectiveness of the Housing First model in housing-focused outreach and engagement How providers can engage individuals in their own recovery by providing    - housing without requiring that people participate in treatment, as well as    - flexible support services that meet

Webinar: National Consumer and Consumer Supporter Technical Assistance Centers Tuesday, May 16, 2017 | 2 p.m. Eastern Time SAMHSA is hosting a webinar to introduce the National Consumer and Consumer Supporter Technical Assistance Centers (NTACs). The NTACs work to support, strengthen, and enhance the lives and work of mental health consumers and peer-operated initiatives. During this presentation, participants will: Learn about the regional NTACs and their peer leaders. Learn about specific activities and initiatives underway, as well as NTAC accomplishments. Find out how regional NTACs can support you and your organizations in strengthening peer-provided mental health services. Register for the Webinar