x
x
  1. Our Work
  2. Search Library

Search Library

HRC Webcast Resources: Serving Homeless Clients with Criminal Justice "Issues": Slowing the Revolving Door
Author(s): Stephan Haimowitz, Steven Samra
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2011
This FREE SAMHSA HRC webcast aired on Tuesday, April 12th. Presenters explored the interplay between disability, homelessness, and the criminal system, focusing on collaborations to divert individuals into services leading to stability, as well as on strategies to address the employment and other barriers which result from “having a record.” This webcast was co-sponsored with the US Department of Labor, Veterans Employment and Training Service an...
Butterflies Cause Hurricanes at Alternatives Conference, No Injuries Reported
Author(s): Steven Samra
Organization: Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness Technical Assistance Center
Publication Date: 2011
In September 2010, the PATH Consumer Provider Network attended the SAMHSA Alternatives Conference. In this story, Recovery Specialist Steven Samra discusses the conference and the impact it had on members of the PATH Consumer Provider Network. The PATH Consumer Provider Network (PCPN) was created approximately two years ago to serve as an advisory group to the national PATH program. PCPN members contribute to and participate in a number of excit...
Beating the Heat on the Street
Author(s): Steven Samra
Organization: Partners for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness
Publication Date: 2010
When the heat rises dramatically during summer months, people experiencing homelessness are at extreme risk of exposure-related illnesses associated with the rise in temperature. This article provides a brief description of the signs and symptoms of heat related disorders and provides a perspective on how one veteran outreach worker works outside the box of conventional approaches to assist this vulnerable population. As an outreach worker and a...
HRC Webcast Resources: Effective Street Outreach: Why It's Important, How YOU Can Do It Better!
Author(s): Jeffrey Olivet, Steven Samra
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2010
This FREE HRC webcast, which aired on Thursday, April 8, 2010 described effective strategies for street outreach with people experiencing homelessness. The webcast featured Jeff Olivet and Steven Samra of the Homelessness Resource Center. View the complete webcast recording: Effective Street Outreach: Why It's Important, How YOU Can Do It Better! Download the PowerPoint presentation: Effective Street Outreach: Why It's Important, How YOU Can Do...
HRC Webcast Resources: Guiding People Toward Change: The Spirit of Motivational Interviewing
Author(s): Ken Kraybill, Steven Samra
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2010
This FREE HRC webcast, which aired on February 25, 2010 and March 4, 2010, provided insight into the philosophy and foundation of Motivational Interviewing (MI). The presenters discussed the benefits of incorporating MI into your organization and services. View the complete webcast recording: Guiding People Toward Change: The Spirit of Motivational Interviewing Download the PowerPoint presentation: Guiding People Toward Change: The Spirit of Mot...
HRC Webcast Resources: Consumer Integration: Everyone is Talking About It, But How Do We Get It Done? Next Steps to Creating Recovery-Oriented Environments
Author(s): Laura Prescott, Leah Harris, Steven Samra
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2009
This free HRC webcast, which aired on July 23, 2009, highlighted principles of recovery and benefits and common barriers to participation as they relate to consumer integration. The presenters discussed potential roles for people formerly or currently experiencing homelessness. Click here to listen to a podcast of this webcast.Click here to view the transcript of this webcast.Click here to view the PowerPoint presentation of this webcast. note:...
HRC Webcast Resources: Consumer Integration: Why it Matters, How it Works
Author(s): Laura Prescott, Steven Samra
Organization: SAMHSA
Publication Date: 2009
This FREE HRC webcast, which aired on Thursday, July 9, 2009, highlighted principles of recovery, benefits, and common barriers to participation as they relate to consumer integration. The presenters discussed potential roles for people formerly or currently experiencing homelessness. This webcast was Part I of the two part series on consumer integration. Click here to listen to a podcast of the presentation.Click here to view a transcription of...