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Date: August 2, 2019 at 10:18:33 AM EDT Subject: SSVF Program Update Friday August 2, 2019 1.    Register Now: National Webinar August 8, 2019, at 2:00 EDT 2.    New: USICH Documents Describe and Define Terms: Prevention, Diversion, and Rapid Exit 3.    Save the Date: Federal Partners Housing Conferences 4.    Update: SSVF Rapid Resolution Training Register Now: SSVF National Webinar: Coordination of Treating Veterans with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Related Identities in VHA on Aug 08, 2019 2:00 PM EDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6889644713761543938 The VA is dedicated to providing services to all Veterans, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Veterans.  This webinar will describe the essential services available to LGBT Veterans through the VA; the presenters will also explain how Veterans can access these resources. After registering, you will receive a confirm...

Gain valuable guidelines to support a client 's spiritual needs while respecting self- determination. The Role of Spirituality in Human Services Wednesday, August 14 | 2 pm ET / 11 am PT  When your clients experience profound conditions like dementia, disability, or abuse, conversations around religion and spirituality often arise. Many social workers and care givers struggle with what they can or should say in these situations. Register now This webinar will cover research on the impact of spiritual well-being, and also provide guidelines that you and your organization can adopt to properly support a client's spiritual needs — ethically and beneficially. Topics covered will include: Respecting the right to self- determination Supporting (but not shaping) a client's beliefs Understanding the clinical research behind spiritual well-being Whether ...

"This Week at VA" is a digital newsletter with top news and stories from across the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs TOP PHOTO: Every year the US Air Force Thunderbirds descend upon Cheyenne, Wyoming, for the 10-day long Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo. The Thunderbirds always visit our Veterans the day before their air show. VA would like to thank the Thunderbirds for taking time to visit with the Veterans at the Community Living Center and Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program at the Cheyenne VA Medical Center. TOP STORIES                                              VA, VetTix team up in official partnership VetTix provides free tickets to Veterans and service members with the aim of reducing stress, strengthening family bonds, building life-long memories and encouraging connecti...

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Resources and assistance to support HUD's community partners Home Programs Resources Training HOME Monthly and Frequently Requested Ad Hoc Reports Now Posted The following HOME Program Reports have been posted on the HUD Exchange. Additional HOME Program reports are available on the HOME Program Page under "HOME Reports."   ...

CBO Case Study: Sharing data across your community The Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) is the lead agency that plans and implements community-wide strategies to end homelessness in Austin and Travis County, Texas. ECHO has earned widespread attention and substantial grants based on a leadership approach that engages policymakers and the public. Here is how they share data to activate their community : WellSky is proud to partner with ECHO in their work to end homelessness. To find out how WellSky can help your organization achieve its mission, request a demo of our software .   Copyright © 2019 WellSky. All Rights Reserved. 11300 Switzer Road, Over...

Resources and assistance to support HUD's community partners Home Programs Resources Training CHDO Opportunities in HOME Online Course Now Available Are you a community housing development organization (CHDO) or potential CHDO? Are you a HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) participating jurisdiction (PJ) seeking to build better relations...

Come in out of the heat during these dog days of summer, grab a cold glass of lemonade, and join our SOAR Medical Summary Report (MSR) Summer Writing Camp webinar! We'll cool you off with plenty of tips and tools on how to write quality MSRs. During this webinar, you will hear from SOAR providers and others on why the MSR is a critical component of the SOAR model. Panelists will share case studies that illustrate how the MSR was instrumental with their successful outcomes. Learn how MSRs can strengthen a SOAR-assisted SSI/SSDI claim when medical documentation is limited. You'll also learn how to strengthen key sections, which you may find difficult to write about, such as Personal History, Substance Use History, Work History, and others. We invite you to come into the shade for some relief on making the MSR writing process a breezier...