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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): 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...
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...

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...
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...
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...
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.
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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...