On May 1, 2012, NCCEH held a Tuesdays @ Two conference call entitled "Rethinking Shelter". Carson Dean, Executive Director of the Men's Shelter of Charlotte (MSC) and NCCEH Board Chair, spoke about the ways in which the shelter has integrated rapid re-housing, shelter diversion, and housing first approaches into its work. Please click the links below to view the materials from the call. MSC Mission & Vision MSC Streets to Housing Model MSC Programming Model MSC Outcomes Report Carson also referenced these resources that MSC found helpful while retooling their program: Bridgespan Partnership Template The NonProfit Secret: The Six Principles of Successful Board/CEO Partnerships Archived Recording: Current NCCEH members may access a recording of the conference call and presentation. Members will need to log in to the website to access the recording. If you are not an NCCEH …
On March 13, 2012, NCCEH held a Tuesdays @ 2 conference call entitled "A System in Transition: Shifting Our Priorities and Programs to End Homelessness". Please click here to download the presentation from the call.
On June 28, 2010, NCCEH hosted a training on Effective HPRP Case Management. Melissa Mowery, Program Director for CAMBA's HomeBase, which provides rapid re-housing, aftercare and prevention services to families and adults in New York City, was the speaker at this training. Material from the training are posted below. "Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing" PowerPoint Presentation (pdf) HomeBase Rapid Re-Housing Field Guide Handout Packet
On April 22, 2010, the NCCEH Rural Communities Dialogue Group discussed the changes we expect to see when the HEARTH (Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing) Act goes into effect. The presentation from the discussion is available here.
Read Malcolm Gladwell's article about the cost of one homeless man to the public system during his years on the streets. This article was originally published in The New Yorker magazine in 2006.
The SOAR initiative is a federally funded partnership (HHS, HUD) that seeks to assist adults who are homeless to apply for SSI/SSDI, which generally provides health insurance as well. SOAR involves a comprehensive approach that includes training for community and hospital staffs in the intricacies of the SSI/SSDI application process and ensuring that approved individuals receive health insurance, treatment, and other services to begin recovery. This initiative is a “win” for all medical providers, including hospitals, as services and medications are then covered under Medicaid or Medicare, depending on the disability benefit received. Read the full description here.
On June 29, 2009, NCCEH hosted a summit for hospital leadership on "Increasing Successful Outcomes While Decreasing Costs: Hospital Partnerships to End Homelessness." Agenda and Presentations: Summit Agenda: view pdf Richard Cho, Corporation for Supportive Housing - "Current Research: Costs and potential cost savings associated with healthcare for frequent users who are homeless": view ppt Lori Pacura, Mount Sinai Medical Center - "Model of Success: Chicago Housing for Health Partnership": view ppt Brooks Ann McKinney, Raleigh Rescue Mission - "Homeless Mental Health Respite": view ppt Denise Neunaber, NC Coalition to End Homelessness - "NC SOAR: Success Through Outreach, Access and Recovery": view ppt Additional Resources: From the Corporation for Supportive Housing: Frequent Users of Health Services Initiative fact sheet: view pdf "A Dollars and Cents Strategy to Reducing Frequent Use of Hospital Services": view pdf Press …
On April 2, 2009, LaKasha Fredlaw of Wake Co. Human Services provided a training for caseworkers on life skills and money management. Presentations and Handouts: "Money Matters" PowerPoint presentation: view pdf "To Your Credit" PowerPoint presentation: view pdf "Ready to Rent" PowerPoint presentation: view pdf Life Skills Budget Sheet: view Excel doc Monthly Expenses (Budgeted vs. Actual) Worksheet: view pdf NAEH's Step-by-Step Guide to Better Life Management: view pdf Other Information: FDIC: Money Smart Education Program website Casey Life Skills website Ready to Rent - address inquiries to: Ready to Rent c/o Say That!, LLC 16055 SW Walker Rd. #444 Beaverton, OR 97006 503-891-0476 info@readytorent.org
NCCEH hosted three trainings on "Stopping the Revoving Door: An Honest Conversation about Institutional Discharge into Homelessness" in April and May of 2008. The materials from the training are posted below. "HUD Definitions of Homelessness" Powerpoint presentation: view pdf "Discharge Planning from the State Psychiatric Hospitals" Powerpoint presentation: view pdf "Re-Entry from Prison to Home" Powerpoint presentation: view pdf "Discharge Planning from the Shelter Perspective" Powerpoint presentation: view pdf South Wilmington Street Center discharge planning guide: view pdf Raleigh Rescue Mission Community Medical Respite Program referral form: view pdf
NCCEH hosted a training on Fair Housing Law for Shelters on June 15, 2007. The materials from the training have been posted here: "Serving Persons with Disabilities: Legal Responsibilities of Emergency Shelters" View PowerPoint Presentation View Handout