This resource guide is intended to provide useful information to providers of homeless shelters, transitional housing, drop-in centers, and other homeless services to assist with preparation and prevention of spread of COVID-19 in Connecticut.
At this time, we are strongly urging homeless shelters and other services providers to remain open, while modifying services delivery and implementing measures to minimize community spread of COVID-19. We encourage all Connecticut providers to consult the Department of Housing’s guidance for preparing shelters for COVID-19 and to remain in close communication with their local health departments. Below are some additional resources to inform your response. Please do not hesitate to reach out by contacting info@cceh.org if we can be helpful to you.
Summary of Connecticut Resources
- Department of Housing Guidance:
- Memorandum – Preparing Shelters for COVID-19
- Memorandum – Changes to CAN Appointments for COVID-19
- Memorandum – Rapid Re-Housing Prioritization & Paperwork Requirements during State’s Declaration of Public
Health & Civil Preparedness Emergency - COVID-19 Shelter Triage Screening Tool
- DOH COVID-19 Homeless Response Assessment
- CCEH Guidance:
- Coordinated Access Network Guidance:
- Sample Preparedness or Service Modification Plans:
- Sample Preparation Plans from Shelter and Services Providers:
- Sample Notices of Reduced or Modified Services:
- State of Connecticut General COVID-19 Guidance
If you have specific questions regarding DOH policy or protocol, please contact: Leigh Shields-Church or Kara Capobianco
For general questions, please contact: info@cceh.org
Summary of National Resources
- HUD Guidance:
- CDC Guidance:
- NAEH Guidance:
- USICH Guidance:
- CSH Guidance:
- NHCHC Shelter Assessment:
- Guidance for Continuum of Care and Emergency Solutions Grant Grantees:
Additional Resources for Working with Clients
- SAMHSA Guidance:
- DCF Guidance:
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