Continuum of Care News

Bowman Client Update Pending Data Dictionary Changes and Information We are currently working on some release-related documentation regarding the latest HUD Data Dictionary changes. We expect this information to be completed and available in the Libraries area of the Mediware Customer Community by EOB on Friday, 9/1/17. Please keep an eye out for this important information that will help you understand these latest changes and how they will impact ServicePoint. Please contact your Customer Care Analyst if you have any questions. Mediware Information Systems, Inc. 11711 W. 79th St. | Lenexa, KS 66214 | (888) MEDIWARE mediware.com | info@mediware.com

To assist with Hurricane Harvey Disaster response and relief efforts, HUD.gov and the HUD Exchange have added new pages to highlight important news, updates, and resources. Each page contains important links and information to aid residents affected by Hurricane Harvey, including where to find the nearest shelter, how to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance, steps to care for your home post disaster, and other helpful resources. The pages also provide information for HUD's partners, including pertinent information from HUD, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. View HUD.gov’s Hurricane Harvey Latest News page . View the HUD Exchange’s Hurricane Harvey Information and Resources page .           ...

Bowman Client Update Pending Data Dictionary Changes and Information We are currently working on some release-related documentation regarding the latest HUD Data Dictionary changes. We expect this information to be completed and available in the Libraries area of the Mediware Customer Community by EOB on Friday, 9/1/17. Please keep an eye out for this important information that will help you understand these latest changes and how they will impact ServicePoint. Please contact your Customer Care Analyst if you have any questions. Mediware Information Systems, Inc. 11711 W. 79th St. | Lenexa, KS 66214 | (888) MEDIWARE mediware.com | info@mediware.com

SAMHSA Will Unveil Latest Behavioral Health Data in Conjunction With 28th Annual National Recovery Month Observance Thursday, September 7 | 9–10:30 a.m. Eastern Time SAMHSA will unveil key data on mental and substance use disorders, including opioid use, at a press conference on Thursday, September 7. Speakers will include HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D.; Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, Elinore McCance-Katz, M.D., Ph.D.; and Office of National Drug Control Policy Acting Director, Richard Baum.  Data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) will be revealed in conjunction with the kickoff of the 28th annual National Recovery Month observance. Recovery Month celebrates individuals throughout the country who have achieved long-term recovery from mental and substance use disorders, and recognizes the contributions of the dedicated men and women who provide treatment and reco...

Correction: The title and subject line of the listserv message sent yesterday stated that this webinar was scheduled for September 9, 2017. The correct date of the webinar is September 19, 2017 . This webinar, held by Pathways RTC, presents data from a new national study of homeless young adults (age 18-26) gathered through drop-in centers and shelters in seven cities across the country – the Homeless Youth Risk and Resilience Survey. The webinar will include data from the study and the voices of youth who participated to provide more information about the intersection of homelessness and mental health problems. Examining patterns of mental health service use and unmet need in this group will provide an understanding of how young adults are managing their mental health needs while homeless. Presenters will also describe the implications for programs providing mental health services for adolescents and young adults. Potential solutions to increase connection and s...

NCHV eNewsletter August 2017 Homelessness and Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery  Guidance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development NCHV stands with Houston. In light of the devastation that accompanied Hurricane Harvey, we urge all of our members to review preparedness plans. With limited resources and fewer connections to their communities, people experiencing homelessness are often the most vulnerable and at-risk in a disaster or other emergency situation. A community’s capacity to prepare for and respond to a disaster or emergency affects its ability to aid this population. Communities need a strong preparedness, response, and recovery plan to adapt to a dynamic event while continuing to serve one of the most vulnerable populations by ensuring that they receive essential services such as meals, prescription medicine management, housing, and other basic necessities....

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 allowing Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) professionals an opportunity to discuss current challenges and best practices while developing a critical network of peer support. As in past years, the Fall 2017 NHSDC conference is a HUD-approved conference. This means that HMIS funds awarded under the Continuum of Care (CoC) program may be used to attend the 2017 NHSDC Fall conference. CoC funds included in either the CoC's HMIS dedicated grant or in an HMIS line item in a project budget may be used for costs associated with attendance at HUD-approved training sessions, such as this NHSDC conference. HMIS funds awarded under the Continuum of Care (CoC) and Emergency Solutions Grant...

There are 29 days remaining until the application submission deadline for the FY 2017 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition . The FY 2017 CoC Consolidated Applications, that includes the CoC Application and CoC Priority Listing with all project applications either approved and ranked or rejected, are due Thursday, September 28, 2017 by 7:59:59 PM EDT . CoCs should allow ample time to complete the FY 2017 CoC Consolidated Applications, and not wait until the last minute to submit the CoC Consolidated Applications in e-snaps to HUD. HUD strongly recommends  Collaborative Applicants submit their applications at least 24 to 48 hours before the deadline. See Section VI. Application and Submission Information of the FY 2017 CoC Program Competition NOFA for application submission and timely receipt requirements for the FY 2017 CoC Program Competition. Federally declared disaster areas As stated in the FY 2017 CoC NOFA , Section I. Requirements, 2. Major Disaster Areas, ...