Equity in Action: Leveraging SAMHSA SOAR Technical Assistance to Improve Systems

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Date and Time March 24, 2022, 3:00-4:30 p.m. ET Description The SAMHSA SOAR TA Center has worked to address the barriers to equity in SOAR implementation with the development of resources, tools, and training. For this webinar—the third installment in the Equity in Action series—SOAR Leaders will discuss how these resources have been used to promote equity and reduce the impact of implicit basis in the implementation of SOAR work within their agencies. SOAR State Leads will discuss the integration of resources in their work and steps they have taken to ensure that diverse groups are equitably accessing services. Panelists will also share how community demographics (race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, and justice involvement) impact access to SOAR programs and present strategies for recognizing and reaching individuals that are underserved. SAMHSA SOAR TA Center staff will share a brief summary of the equity-focused SOAR products and tools designed to support SOAR initiatives in their efforts to achieve equity and inclusion in program access and participation. Finally, staff of the SAMHSA-funded Homeless and Housing Resource Center (HHRC) will share how equity is integrated into their resources and trainings for housing and health professionals. What You Will Learn Participants will receive an overview of the resources, made available by the SAMSHA SOAR TA Center, to address the barriers to equity in SOAR implementation Participants will hear from State Team Lead presenters on what equity means and why DEI consideration is an important step to ensure equitable service delivery Participants will learn how State Leads use the products and tools developed by the SAMHSA SOAR TA Center (and other resources) to reduce the gaps that may contribute to disparities in how SOAR services are accessed and delivered within their agency Presenters Dazara Ware, MPC, Assistant Director, SAMHSA SOAR Technical Assistance Center, Delmar, New York Kevin A. James, Project Associate II, SAMHSA's Homeless and Housing Resource Center (HHRC), Delmar, New York Josh Johnson, Director of Training and Equitable Practice, Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO), Columbus, Ohio Caroline Bolas, Director of the SOAR Initiative and SOAR State Lead, Baltimore, Maryland Kascadare Causeya, Program Manager, Central City Concern, Portland, Orego Program Participant from Central City Concern, Portland, Oregon Register for the SOAR Webinar Click here for information on the other events in the Equity in Action webinar series.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) Technical Assistance (TA) Center is sponsored by SAMHSA, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Disclaimer: The SAMHSA SOAR TA Center is sending this Newsflash with support from SAMHSA, HHS. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official view of HHS or SAMHSA.