Service Providers
“Tremendous work is going on at the State and local level-where States, local governments, nonprofits, faith-based and community organizations, and the private and philanthropic sectors are responsible for some of the best thinking, innovation, and evidence-based approaches to ending homelessness.”- President Barack Obama
Many different types of organizations and agencies provide services for people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. State and local governments, faith-based and non-profit organizations, the federal government, and the private sector are all involved in getting needed resources to individuals spread across the country. Service providers should whenever possible coordinate with and learn from others in the field. They should implement evidence based solutions to achieve results while using resources cost-effectively.
Below you will find resources, information, and programs that can help service providers find funding and use it wisely.
Fact Sheets
Opening Doors Overview
An overview of Opening Doors: Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness, background for its development, key elements of ...
Helpful Websites
Homeless Resource Center
http://www.homeless.samhsa.gov/ Comprehensive resource hub for service providers on latest trainings, research, and best practices ...
Homeless Resource Exchange
http://www.hudhre.info/ HUD Homeless Resource Exchange is a one stop resource for service providers working with individuals ...
National Center for Homelessness Among Veterans
http://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/NationalCenter.asp The National Center for Homelessness Among Veterans is developed to serve as a ...
First Step: Benefits for People who are Homeless
http://www.mrsh.net/firststep/firststep%20%28d%29/index.html This website is a tool for case managers, service providers, and those ...
Find Youth Info
http://www.findyouthinfo.gov/index.shtml Find Youth Info is the homepage for the Obama Administration's Interagency Working ...
National Healthcare for the Homeless Council
http://www.nhchc.org/ National Healthcare for the Homeless Council homepage- includes clinical practice resources, advocacy and ...
Programs
Supportive Housing Program
The Supportive Housing Program (SHP) is designed to promote the development of housing and supportive services to assist homeless ...
Videos and Webinars
USICH Webinar: Increasing Access to Mainstream Assistance Programs
On February 23rd, USICH hosted a webinar on using consolidated online enrollment systems such as the Ohio Benefits Bank to increase ...