Articles for the Topic "PATH Feature Articles"

A Walk in the Woods: Lessons Learned from Outreach Workers in Worcester, Massachusetts

2011-02-15T03:50:26

Peer-to-peer learning is an important part of outreach. Melissa Martin of the PATH Technical Assistance Center had the opportunity to shadow Barbara Lucci and Avera Morrison from Elliot Community Human Services in Worcester, Massachusetts. This article shares their tricks of the trade for effective street outreach.

Butterflies Cause Hurricanes at Alternatives Conference, No Injuries Reported

2011-02-15T03:40:03

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.

Helping New Immigrants to Access Housing Resources: What Providers Should Know

2009-12-14T01:49:06

Homelessness is a tragedy for anyone. Being homeless as a new immigrant can be even more challenging. Though each immigrant experience is unique, there are best practices for helping immigrants to access housing resources. The PATH TA Center’s Melissa Martin spoke with Toby Guevin of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition to learn more.

Housing Series: Finding Housing for People with Criminal Histories

2011-06-20T12:53:54

Service providers know the difficulties of accessing decent, safe, and affordable housing for their consumers with criminal histories. This installment of the Housing Series identifies barriers to specific kinds of housing, describes the provider’s role in working to overcome these barriers, and discusses legal resources available to support consumers and providers. (Author)

Housing Series: Reasonable Accommodations in Housing

2011-04-25T11:07:44

Many people are familiar with the phrase “reasonable accommodations,” but what does it mean? This Housing Series article explains reasonable accommodations beyond wheel chair ramps and chair lifts.

Improving Lives by Improving Practices: Consumer Empowerment at Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

2011-04-20T12:09:14

In December 2010, the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) received the PATH Exemplary Practice Award for Consumer Empowerment. In this article, CCH’s Tom Lucas explains what consumer empowerment means to CCH and how the program evolved over time.

Improving Lives by Improving Practices: Data Collection and Reporting at Brattleboro Area Drop-In Center

2011-06-20T12:51:50

In December 2010, Vermont’s Brattleboro Area Drop-In Center received the 2010 PATH Exemplary Practice Award for Data Collection and Reporting at the Biennial PATH Grantee Meeting. The award recognizes the agency for making significant improvements through data collection and reporting in the lives of the people it serves. (Author)

Integrating Primary Health Care and Behavioral Health Care in New Hampshire

2011-06-20T12:55:19

There are many challenges to the integration of health and outreach, including a lack of resources. This article outlines collaborations among PATH and Health Care for the Homeless programs in New Hampshire from the perspective of Bernie Bluhm, New Hampshire’s State PATH Contact. (Author)

Legislative Update for PATH Providers

2010-02-09T10:17:11

We often overlook the power of Federal legislation to influence the work of homeless service providers. From controlling funding streams to affecting the public perception of homelessness, Federal legislation has a powerful hold on human services. In this article, Melissa Martin of the PATH Technical Assistance Center highlights major United States Federal legislation that impacts issues related to PATH.

Moving Forward, Together: Challenges to Consumer Integration

2011-04-25T10:03:21

This section of Moving Forward, Together concentrates on the primary concerns about consumer involvement: stigma and discrimination; boundaries/multiple relationships; stress/burnout; and challenges related to finances and time.

Moving Forward, Together: Create a Recovery Culture in the Agency

2011-06-20T12:52:26

This installment of Moving Forward, Together discusses how to create a culture of recovery. The PDF version includes an organizational self-assessment. (Authors)

One, Two... 664,414: Calculating Homelessness in America

2010-02-09T10:43:09

In 2008, homeless censuses around the country calculated that, on a single night in January, there were 664,414 sheltered and unsheltered people homeless in America. In this article Melissa Martin of the PATH Technical Assistance Center gives a first-hand account of the December 2009 Boston Homeless Census.

Q.A. with Becky Kanis: The 100K Homes Campaign

2011-02-15T09:16:10

Learn about the awe-inspiring, innovative ways that communities around the U.S. are resolving homelessness for their most vulnerable citizens. Catch the can-do spirit of the 100,000 Homes Campaign – a grassroots movement to spur communities to dismantle barriers and break the old rules in order to secure housing and support for individuals who are chronically homeless. Find out how you can become part of the Campaign.

Q.A. with Sheldon Wheeler: Applying Key Strategies to Prevent and End Homelessness

2009-12-14T01:50:08

In an interview with Sheldon Wheeler, State PATH Contact and Director of Housing Resource Development for the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services, we discuss homelessness as a state priority, organizational partnerships, and the value of using data and 10 year plans to prevent and end homelessness. The discussion is based on a report titled “Strategies of Mental Health Agencies to Prevent and End Homelessness.”

Spotlight on PATH Practices and Programs: Project Homeless Connect

2009-12-14T01:49:27

Medical services. Hair cuts. Assistance applying for social security. Lunch. Dental care. Job opportunities. ID cards. All of this and more can be found under one roof at Project Homeless Connect events taking place around the country this winter and throughout the year.

Spotlight on PATH Practices and Programs: SSI/SSDI, Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR)

2010-02-09T10:30:37

While many PATH consumers are eligible for social security benefits, navigating the paperwork and other necessary documentation is a daunting task. SSI/SSDI, Outreach, Access and Recovery, or SOAR, is an initiative that providers use to help facilitate the process of enrolling consumers in SSI or SSDI benefits. This PATH Spotlight has tips for fostering a SOAR initiative in your community.

Update on PATH and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS)

2011-04-25T11:08:46

In December 2009, SAMHSA announced that PATH providers are strongly encouraged to use Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS). In the past year, several activities took place to advance this initiative. This article provides an update on those activities.