From: SSVF

Sent: Friday, September 10, 2021 10:03 AM

Subject: SSVF Program Update Friday September 10, 2021

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REGISTER: SSVF National Webinar & Office Hours Schedule for The Month of September

ATTENTION: September is Suicide Prevention Month – Reach Out

REGISTER: SSVF National Webinar & Office Hours Schedule for The Month of September

The SSVF Program Office would like all Grantees to be aware of several webinars and Office Hours being held during the month of September. 

September 10, 2021: SSVF Office Hour Series: Introduction to the New Homelessness Prevention Screening Tool

This Office Hour will provide an overview of the new Homelessness Prevention Screening Tool, scheduled to go into effect for all SSVF Grantees in October. The session will provide an overview of the new tool, the process by which the tool was revised, an overview of the new screener's companion guidance, and tips from pilot Grantees on the use of the tool and setting revised Threshold Scores.

Please register using the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4351154956482185742 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

September 17, 2021: SSVF Office Hour Series: Homelessness Prevention Core Competencies, Approaches and Training

This Office Hour will provide an overview of some of the key core competencies and skills required for all SSVF staff who screen households for Homelessness Prevention. This will include how the HP Screening process intersects with Housing Problem Solving approaches and Rapid Resolution activities. Grantees will also be provided with an overview of upcoming training and support to be provided in the coming months.

Please register using the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5508930804925757454 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

September 24, 2021: SSVF Office Hour Series: Shallow Subsidy: Planning and Implementation

The SSVF Program Office and Technical Assistance Providers will host a Shallow Subsidy Office Hours conference call for SSVF Grantees and their community partners on Friday, September 24, 2021. The SSVF Program Office staff and Technical Assistance staff will provide an overview of recommendations for inclusive and strategic community planning processes, emerging best practices on implementing assessment and targeting strategies, and an overview of Affordable Housing Resources.   

Please register using the following link:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8271667075105027856 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

ATTENTION: September is Suicide Prevention Month - Reach Out

Please join the SSVF Program Office in supporting this year’s VA Suicide Prevention campaign called Reach Out. You can make a difference in helping prevent Veteran suicide by educating your staff about the importance of Veteran Suicide Prevention and sharing tools and resources to support this critical effort. The Reach Out campaign focuses on helping Veterans and their loved ones navigate life’s challenges now, so we can avoid Veteran suicide later. Veterans have resources they can Reach Out to for help. So do their loved ones. And we can all Reach Out to Veterans early and often to provide support during life challenges.

Here are some great ways you, your staff, and your community partners can Reach Out to help Veterans connect with critical supports::

Use the toolkit found at REACH.gov/SPM for more information to share with your agency and community.

• Download and share social media posts and graphics, web banners, posters, and e-billboards on the suicide prevention month page to spread the word.
• Call, text, or email the Veterans you serve and in your life. For conversation starters, consider putting the Reach Out campaign link REACH.gov/SPM in your signature block.
• Continue to reach out throughout September and beyond. You don’t have to be an expert to talk to a Veteran going through life challenges—showing you care makes a big difference.

As a reminder, all SSVF Grantee staff must complete S.A.V.E. training annually by September 30^th.  S.A.V.E. is a Suicide Prevention training course developed by the Department of Veterans Affairs.  

• SSVF S.A.V.E. Training Webinar: https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/ssvf/docs/SSVF_National_Webinar_2019_12_12_FY2020_Suicide_Prevention.pdf
• VA/PsychArmor S.A.V.E. Training Webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49Vg-xM9L7Q&t=3s

SSVF Grantees are encouraged to share VA Suicide Prevention resources with your community partners. Please consider discussing S.A.V.E. training, the Reach Out campaign, and other Suicide Prevention resources when working with community members at COC, CES, and other homeless provider meetings.

With Regards,

SSVF Program Office