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WellSky's new Unit Manager can help you respond to the challenges of COVID-19. Introducing WellSky Community Services' Unit Manager April 23, 2020 at 2:00 ET / 11:00 PT  Discover Unit Manager, the sleek mobile interface coming to Community Services (formerly ServicePoint). Join us for a demonstration of the new features that may help you navigate some of the pandemic-related difficulties you are facing today, like staffing challenges, managing temporary shelters, and collecting accurate data: Mobility. Unit Manager's responsive design is optimized for tablets to facilitate data collection in the field. Ease of use. The new guided entry feature and simplified layout help staff or new volunteers use the system with less training and fewer errors. Alerts. You can configure the system to notify staff during check-in/check-out of first-time clients,

UPDATED FAQs for Opioid Use Disorder Prescribing and Dispensing in the COVID-19 Emergency In response to the novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic, SAMHSA is providing updates to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the provision of methadone and buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder for new and existing patients. View Updated FAQs

Borne the Battle has the latest coronavirus news and guidelines for Veterans. The Latest COVID-19 Resources for Veterans on Borne the Battle For the latest on how the VA is handling COVID-19 and what resources are available to help, tune in weekly to Borne the Battle .   We've already aired several special-edition episodes filled with coronavirus information for the Veteran community. Highlights have included:     An interview with Chad Butters , an Army Veteran who turned his alcohol distillery into a hand sanitizer production line following the coronavirus outbreak Updates on SBA loans for affected small businesses, the Veteran Health Administration's COVID-19 Response Plan, and VA's medical support to New York City Details on the coronavirus and GI Bill changes, National Cemetery information, rehiring retired VA medical staff, and the VA Home Loan assistance website An in-depth br

WellSky important update WellSky is working to complete the data center migration from Shreveport to Iron Mountain which will improve stability and allow for access to newer technologies.  As part of this process we will be moving our ART servers during the maintenance window tomorrow night on Wednesday April 22 nd .   Please note this will lead to a longer maintenance window and down time for ART. ART rebuilds tomorrow night will start after the migration finishes during the extended maintenance window. Please create a case in the Customer Community if you have further questions. Copyright © 2020 WellSky. All Rights Reserved. 11300 Switzer Road, Overland Park, KS 66210

Resources and assistance to support HUD's community partners Home Programs Resources Training FY 2020 CPD Program Formula Allocations and CARES Act Supplemental Funding Posted HUD has posted the FY 2020 allocations for the Office of Community Planning and Development's (CPD’s) formula programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CDB