Continuum of Care News

Hope in Action: An Overview of the Practical Toolkit for Faith and Community Leaders in the Face of the Opioid Epidemic Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | 12–1 p.m. Eastern Time Join the Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships for a webinar to review the six different strategies outlined in the Partnership Center's Practical Toolkit . This webinar will help faith and community leaders know how to support prevention efforts, reduce risk, and provide support to those who are in or seeking recovery from opioid use disorder. The goal of the webinar is to advance efforts to usher in a culture of compassion toward those struggling with addiction and its consequences. Register for the Webinar

This Federal Register Notice announces the fee that HUD will collect from borrowers of loans guaranteed under HUD's Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program (Section 108 Program) to offset the credit subsidy costs of the guaranteed loans pursuant to commitments awarded in FY 2018. View the Federal Register Notice .             Visit the HUD Exchange at https://www.hudexchange.info

Join us for this 2-part webinar series! For this two-part webinar series, the SOAR TA Center has invited presenters who will share their knowledge of opioid use disorders, opioid misuse and marijuana use among individuals experiencing homelessness.  Y ou will hear from clinicians about the clinical consequences of addiction to opioids. SOAR providers will describe their communities' responses to the opioid crisis by providing supportive services such as Housing First and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). Experts at SAMHSA and SSA will provide an overview of federal policies and new resources which relate to individuals with addiction and/or individuals who may be taking opioids and other drugs, such as medical marijuana as prescribed by their clinician. Participants will have a better understanding of how SSA evaluate...

October 19, 2017 - 1:00 PM EDT Register for the webinar Interested in taking a proactive approach to protecting indoor air quality (IAQ) while boosting energy efficiency in your multifamily building? This webinar will take you through the steps of getting started. You’ll learn how to integrate energy management activities (including a retrofit or other building upgrade project) and IAQ protection activities using the recommendations in EPA’s Energy Savings Plus Health: Indoor Air Quality Guidelines for Multifamily Building Upgrades . Use of these guidelines can lead to substantial improvements in IAQ and cost savings. To learn more about protecting IAQ in your home please visit the EPA’s Indoor Environments Division website on remodeling and energy upgrades here . By attending this webinar, participants will: Learn how to integrate IAQ protection activities into energy efficiency retrofit projects.   Learn how to use EPA’s Multifamily Checklist Generator Tool , ...

spotlight on... announcing the 2017 "innovation and excellence" awardees Congratulations to Oxford Street Shelter (Portland, ME), Central City Concern (Portland, OR), and the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative, for being named the Alliance’s 2017 Innovation and Excellence awardees. We are honored to recognize these organizations that are developing best practices, exploring new approaches, and creating real resu...