Continuum of Care News

  As most of you know, we've recently upgraded to the most recent version of ServicePoint, which now includes Read-Only licenses!  Please review the notes below, and let us know if you have any questions and/or concerns.  We're always glad to assist! LICENSE TYPE : Read-Only ServicePoint User Licenses (may not add, delete, or edit client information). PURPOSE : Typically used by provider administrative staff and/or directors/supervisors to view specific client profiles, attachments, case notes, incidents, service history, progress, etc.   AVAILABILITY : Limited availability.  Assignment priority based on recent HMIS participation/performance, and client/service volume. REQUIREMENTS :  Approval from provider director/supervisor is required.  HMIS Client confidentiality and data security training is required.  Must use the license at least once every 90 days.  As with all of our HMIS user licenses, users that do not...

NEW! Assessment Questions Please view screenshot and notes below This does not apply to the DSS Screening Unit or SSVF These questions will remain blue until the end of next week At the end of next week, they will be "required" questions (bold red) NEW! Graphs on HMIS Report Cards Please view screenshot and notes below Visit our hmisadmin.com site to view our HMIS report cards Use the tabs at the top of each report card to view graphs     Jason Burns ,   MCSE Systems Administrator HMIS Support Team       hmis admin.com

--> Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your browser . Your Life Matters! A New Suicide Prevention Campaign for Faith Communities The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance) recently launched the "Your Life Matters!" campaign. During the campaign, the Action Alliance encourages every faith tradition to dedicate one day of worship each year to celebrate life, hope, and reasons to live. Faith traditions can consider observing this celebration near September 10, which is World Suicide Prevention Day. However, the message that each congregant's life matters could be promoted anytime during the year, whenever it fits the needs of the local faith community. Faith communities are in a unique position to reach a large portion of the millions of Americans who struggle with serious thoughts of...

Join CHAI for the 2014 Adopt-A-Neighbor Kick-off! Sunday, November 16, 2014 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Embassy Apartments Lobby 3809 Clarks Lane, Baltimore (The corner of Gist Avenue and Clarks Lane) CHAI is seeking volunteers of all ages and skill levels to work with our neighborhoods' most vulnerable residents two to four times over the course of the year in a more meaningful way.  Your volunteer work will provide vital maintenance as well as companionship. Through your service you will establish an ongoing connection with individuals and deepen the experience of all involved.  Volunteer activities include winterization of windows and yard maintenance.  This kick-off event will serve as your initial meeting of the 2014-2015 volunteer season. Continue volunteering the rest of the year on your own schedule, individually or as a VolunTeam. You will earn...

Fall Conference Preliminary Agenda and Pre-Conference Institute Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser . We’re excited about the Fall Conference! The NHSDC Fall Conference Planning Committee is really gearing up for our upcoming event. A preliminary agenda is now available on our web site! Please note that HUD has approved the NHSDC conference as an eligible HMIS activity for those that have funds in the Training and Technical Assistance line of their HMIS budget. Check our website for more details. Registration is progressing quite well. Our event is expected to sell out, so please register  for the conference as soon as you can! Also, don't forget to book your hotel room now - the NHSDC discount block is filling up and will sell out! Please visit the Hilton Crystal City web site  and use group code: NHC NHSDC is also excited to announce an ...

Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser . Disaster Planning for Homeless Populations September is National Preparedness Month! When a disaster strikes, individuals and families living on the street are among the most vulnerable populations. Persons experiencing homelessness have little or no resources to evacuate or shelter in place, stockpile food, and access medications. However, communities and individuals can - and should - plan in advance for emergencies, in order to better help homeless populations if and when a major disaster occurs. Weather-related disasters continue to be a threat...

Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser . PIT Count Methodology Guide and Additional PIT Resources To kick off the 2015 Point-in-Time (PIT) count HUD has published several resources. PIT Count Methodology Guide  HUD has published the PIT Count Methodology Guide to assist communities in conducting their PIT counts. This guide provides Continuums of Care (CoCs) with new minimum PIT count standards and guidance concerning acceptable methodologies and effective PIT count implementation. The guide will be useful in determining a process for collecting high-quality data on the number and c...

Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser . NHSDC Fall Conference - Washington, DC Metro Area - October 21 & 22, 2014 The National Human Services Data Consortium (NHSDC) is a collaborative organization that understands the importance of data quality and the value of using valid and reliable data for community planning and performance measurement. NHSDC has worked for over 13 years to deliver conferences that allow Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) professionals to discuss current challenges and best practices while developing a critical network of peer support. A...