The October Shelter Diversion Training will be held on October 17th, 2017 in Gales Ferry.

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Shelter Diversion is a strategy that prevents homelessness at the front door by helping them identify immediate alternate housing arrangements and, if necessary, connecting them with services and financial assistance to help them return to permanent housing. Diversion programs can reduce the number of families becoming homeless, the demand for shelter beds, and the size […]

The VI-SPDAT, or Vulnerability Index-Service Prioritization Assessment Tool, is a prescreen triage tool for single adults. The Next Step Tool, or TAY-VI-SPDAT, is a version of the VI-SPDAT that is tailored for youth and young adults in the age range of 24 and under or "Transitional Age Youth." We are enthusiastic to be engaging this tool […]

The Rapid Rehousing Learning Collaborative meeting will be meeting at the United Way of New Haven. Contact training@cceh.org for more information and to RSVP

The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness and the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services are teaming up to present a six webinar series "Meeting the Needs of Your Clients: Building Competencies in Mental Health and Addiction Services". The Utilizing Mobile Crisis Services webinar is the second webinar of the series and will discuss how and when […]

2-1-1 is your one-stop connection to the local services you need, from utility assistance, food, housing, child care, after school programs, elder care, crisis intervention and much more. United Way of Connecticut and the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness team up to present a one-hour webinar packed with information on how housing and homelessness providers can […]

Shelter Diversion is a strategy that prevents homelessness at the front door by helping people identify immediate alternate housing arrangements and, if necessary, connecting them with services and financial assistance to help them return to permanent housing. Shelter Diversion programs can reduce the number of families and individuals becoming homeless, the demand for shelter beds, […]

About the Presenter Jillian Gilchrest, MSW Jillian Gilchrest is the Director of Health Professional Outreach for the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence. A graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Social Work, she has extensive experience advocating for women's health and safety, in particular influencing public policy. Jillian has worked to address and prevent violence […]