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The Canadian Observatory on Homelessness is the largest national research institute devoted to homelessness in Canada. The COH is the curator of the Homeless Hub.
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Author(s): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Publication Date: 2009
The Transformation through Partnerships DVD is an award-winning documentary produced to demonstrate how community partnerships can be forged to effectively provide the necessary range of services to persons who are homeless with mental illnesses or substance use disorders. It provides a short explanation of the partnership model and illustrates how the Downtown Emergency Services Center in Seattle, Washington and Project HOME in Philadelphia used...
Author(s): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Organization: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Publication Date: 2002
This report includes both underlying guiding principles and a plan for SAMHSA to guide action at the National, State and local levels to redress current weaknesses and enhance strengths in accountability, capacity, and effectiveness of treatment and prevention services for people with co-occurring substance abuse disorders and mental disorders. (authors)
The content of this report includes a response to each of four statutory requirements:
A sum...
Author(s): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Publication Date: 2012
Describes the challenges facing military personnel, veterans, and their families, the mental health and substance abuse support available from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and civilian health systems, and the need to expand family-centered services. (Authors)
Author(s): Homelessness Resource Center (HRC), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2011
This FREE HRC webcast aired on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 1:30 – 3:00 ET. Steve Day and John Morris of the Technical Assistance Collaborative, Inc. gave an overview of important issues in serving individuals experiencing homelessness using science-driven approaches, known as “evidence-based practices” (EBPs).
View the complete webcast recording: The Value of Using Evidenced-Based Practices in Homeless Services
View the webcast transcript: The...
Author(s): Homelessness Resource Center (HRC), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2011
This FREE HRC webcast aired on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 1:30 ET. Kathleen Guarino, Trauma Specialist from the National Center on Family Homelessness explored the meaning of vicarious trauma, highlight risk factors and warning signs, and discuss strategies that individuals and organizations can use to support awareness and health.
View the complete webcast recording: Responding to Vicarious Trauma: Self-Care for Homeless Service Providers
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Author(s): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Publication Date: 2011
The 2010 PATH Grantee Meeting focused on Creating Effective PATH Programs in the Era of Health Care Reform. This theme represents SAMHSA's focus on how health care reform will shape the future of behavioral health care.
In addition, the 2010 PATH Grantee Meeting also highlighted the efforts to continue to move towards collecting and reporting PATH data into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). HMIS will be an important tool that w...
Author(s): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Publication Date: 2010
Leading Change: A Plan for SAMHSA's Roles and Actions 2011 – 2014 outlines SAMHSA's plan for acheiving the goals of their eight strategic initiatives. To guide the Agency’s work through at least 2012, SAMHSA has identified critical goals, partners, and opportunities to further its mission and to assist States, Territories, Tribes, and communities in their respective roles. This document outlines how SAMHSA will achieve the goals of its Strategic...
Author(s): Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Organization: Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)
Publication Date: 2010
The “Street Outreach” video series is designed to equip homeless service providers with skills and knowledge to do their jobs well. Rather than talking theoretically about skills and knowledge, these training videos show providers practicing them in real world settings. (Authors)
This discussion guide includes a synopsis, key messages, and questions for each episode of the PATH Street Outreach Video Series. Each episode is approximately 7-8 minut...