Homelessness Update: #OverdoseAwarenessDay

Alliance Online News View in browser www.endhomelessness.org 08/31/16 spotlight on... Today is overdose awareness day This is an important week for behavioral health care. First, today is #OverdoseAwarenessDay. Homeless adults are nine times more likely to die from an overdose than their counterparts who were stably housed. Follow along on Twitter. Second, in the next month the Senate is set to consider the Mental Health Reform Act which has key provisions to address substance abuse and mental health issues, especially for those experiencing homelessness. Read our update on Mental Health Reform » Make Room campaign begins tomorrow Tomorrow the Make Room campaign will launch their effort to send a million messages to Congress demanding attention and action on affordable housing issues. The Alliance will join this campaign throughout the election season so stay tuned for our ongoing coverage! Learn more about Make Room » Upvote our comment on how transit can play role in ending homelessness The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) knows that transit systems can play a critical role in preventing and ending homelessness. The Alliance has submitted comments on the FTA’s online dialogue to inform its draft five-year research strategic plan. Read and upvote our comment here. And share how any of these ideas might impact your community and its efforts to end homelessness!   Upvote our comment » news alert Veterans Affairs announces $300m in ssvf grants Through the Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) program the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has granted additional funds to support outreach, case management and other flexible assistance to prevent Veteran homelessness or rapidly re-house families. Read more about the SSVF grants » Webinar: Reentry services 101: What providers need to know People returning to the community from jail or prison, or those who have criminal records, often face numerous barriers to securing safe, stable, affordable housing. Learn how homeless service providers can develop more effective partnerships with the criminal justice system and better serve people who are experiencing homelessness or those at risk. Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2016, 2–3:30 p.m. EST Register » from the blog Ending Homelessness Today the official blog of the national alliance to end homelessness Medicaid Monday: Gather your allies, you'll need them by Jayme Day Read more » comments » | Let Congress know housing help is important by Steve Berg Read more » comments » | Application for Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program now open by Mindy Mitchell Read more » comments » | About Us The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to solving the problem of homelessness and preventing its continued growth. Join Us The Alliance is online: on Facebook, on Twitter, on our blog, and on our website! Join the Alliance's online community, and stay up-to-date with homelessness and housing information. www.endhomelessness.org Forward to a Friend Need Technical Assistance? Visit the Center for Capacity Building to learn more about the ways the Center can help your community end homelessness. Sign The Statement Sign the Never Another Homeless Veteran Statement! »