Continuum of Care News

REMINDER! Join the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) , Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC) of Chicago, IL and First Choice Health Systems (FCHS) of Charleston, WV on Tuesday, February 23, 1:00-2:00 pm Eastern to learn about health IT innovations in behavioral health driving care improvement across the country. REGISTER TODAY: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4564799916462108417 TASC and FCHS received SAMHSA grants to expand behavioral health care coordination through technology in their communities. Learn about the health IT innovations in place at their organizations, how they improve care delivery for patients, and ways to implement similar solutions in your community! Presenters:  <![if !supportLists]> ·          <![endif]> Dina Passman, MPH, LCDR, USPHS, SAMHSA Health IT Team Lead <![if !supportLists]> ·     ...

Hi Team, Thanks so much for the great regional call yesterday. Attached, please find the revised agenda; please note that the original agenda that was emailed yesterday did not include the regional meeting dates for Newark or Pittsburgh. They are now added. We are also including the attachments from the 1/21 and 2/11 national webinars. We consolidated these important resources so that you have everything in one place. Please note that almost everything that was reviewed yesterday was included in a previous national webinar. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to review the information below and use it as a reference tool to assist you with your work. Upcoming Webinars National Webinar: Thursday, February 25 th at 2pm EST: Homelessness Prevention ·          Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8789113694952466948 ·          Strategic allocation of Homeless Prev...

February 18, 2016 Presenting 2015 SOAR Outcomes  and SOAR Superstars! Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016 3:00pm-4:30pm EST The SOAR TA Center is thrilled to share results from the 2015 SOAR Outcomes Summary . ( Click here for a sneak preview of the results !) As we have done in past years, we will share national and state data and provide community examples in areas including; initial applications, appeals, cost savings and collaborations. You will learn which states have top approval rates! Presenters will include states that have achieved consistent outcomes and states that showed significant improvement in 2015. Presenters will also share their secrets to success and explain how your community can get there, too. This webinar is recommended for SOAR Providers, Coordinators, Leaders, and others in the community who would be interested in SOAR outcomes and successful SOAR states. Register here f...

Call for Abstracts: NCHV Seeks Presenters for 2016 Annual Conference Seeking leading experts to showcase proven strategies Do you want to share what your community is doing to end veteran homelessness? Do you have a service structure in your community that has had a profound impact and is scalable to other communities? Apply to be a presenter at this year’s Annual Conference! We are looking for innovative, effective models grounded in research and experience. Suggested session topics include: Affordable Housing Development, Transitional/Emergency Housing, Medical Services, Data and Research, Rapid Re-Housing, Special Populations, Income Supports, Employment Services, Local Coordination, Coordinated Intake/Assessment, Legal Services, Mental Health Services, and Prevention. Other topics will also be considered.  In order to be considered, all...

Also in this issue: School Reform * Amoral Urban Planning * Defining Preservation * Scoring Homeownership - Having trouble viewing this email? Click here. Also in this issue: School Reform * Amoral Urban Planning * Defining Preservation * Scoring Homeownership Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Industry News Diane Yentel Joins NLIHC as President and CEO   In April 2016, Yentel will become the new president and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition . Yentel is currently vice president of Public Policy and Government Affairs of Enterprise Community Partners, and has worked in the Office of Public and Indian Housing at HUD, as a Senior Domestic Policy Advisor for Oxfam America, as well as having served as a policy analyst with NLIHC from 2005 to 2008. Stella Ad...