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This interactive virtual workshop will cover techniques for de-escalating complex client encounters, incidents, and crises. We will cover developing both interpersonal skills – practical techniques and exercises to best work with our clients when they aren’t “at their best.” This training will also include agency and systems level considerations, crafting and implementing agency policies and […]

Entry Sub-Committee The purpose of the Entry Sub-Committee is to improve coordinated entry and to quickly provide households access to appropriate services and shelter.   Co-Chairs: TBD   Thursday, May 25 12-1:00 PM   Click Here to Register Add to Outlook | Add to Google

Organizing Council The Organizing Council, together with the Committees and Subcommittees, will establish the goals for each committee; oversee the work, provide guidance and support; and assist all committees in meeting their goals, thus creating greater accountability in the Homeless Response System.    Co-Chair: Caitlin Rose, LMFT, Friendship Service Center, Inc. Co-Chair: Helen McAlinden, Homes […]

Outreach & Engagement Sub-Committee The purpose of the Outreach and Engagement Sub-Committee is to identify, engage and house all unsheltered individuals and families using a coordinated approach across the state.   Co-Chair: Silvia Moscariello, MBA, Liberty Community Services, Inc. Co-Chair: TBD   Tuesday, May 23 3-4:00 PM   Click Here to Register Add to Outlook […]

Youth & Young Adult Sub-Committee The purpose of the Youth & Young Adult Sub-Committee is to focus on ending youth homelessness.   Co-Chairs: TBD   Wednesday, May 24 10-11:00 AM   Click Here to Register Add to Outlook | Add to Google

Systems Operations Committee System Operations Committee (SOC) will identify and address regional needs to effectively respond to the causes of homelessness in each region, implement proven methods to divert people from homelessness, the best means to quickly match people to housing and improve outcomes for the unsheltered homeless. This work will inform and drive the […]

There has been an increase in older adults entering our homeless response system with mental health conditions. This training will highlight some of the root causes of homelessness for the older adult population and review common mental health conditions that they experience. Services and supports that homeless service providers can use to support their clients […]

Funders Committee The Funders Committee meets to advise on state and federal funding opportunities, and identify opportunities for philanthropy to address system gaps.   Co-chair: Scott Umbel, United Way of Southeastern CT Co-chair: TBD   Thursday, May 11 10-11:00 AM   Click Here to Register Add to Outlook | Add to Google

Exit Sub-Committee The purpose of the Exit Sub-committee is to increase exits to housing, decrease length of time homelessness and reduce returns to homelessness.   Co-chairs: TBD   Friday, May 12 12-1:00 PM   Click Here to Register Add to Outlook | Add to Google