Continuum of Care News

Where does your community stand on ending Veteran homelessness? Having trouble viewing this email? Click here October 20, 2015 Where Does Your Community Stand on Ending Veteran Homelessness? We're thrilled that Mobile, Alabama, and Troy, New York, were recently added to the list of cities that have ended Veteran homelessness! They implemented collaborative systems to ensure homelessness is prevented, or if it can't be prevented, is rare, brief, and non-recurring. If you would like Federal confir...

--> Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your browser . It's Bullying Prevention Month Are You Talking to Your Children About Bullying? Did you know that 24 percent of female students and 19 percent of male students report being bullied at school? Talking with your child about bullying is an important step to understanding whether bullying is affecting him or her. Research shows that parents and caregivers who spend at least 15 minutes a day talking with their child can build the foundation for a strong relationship and help prevent bullying. SAMHSA developed the free KnowBullying mobile app to help facilitate meaningful conversations about bullying anytime, anywhere. KnowBullying Features Conversation starters Tips and strategies to prevent bullying for children ages 3–6, 7–13, and teens Warning signs to recognize if your child is engaging in bullying, be...