June 18, 2020, 10:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. ET

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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Homeless and Housing Resource Network (HHRN) is excited to present details about this free, national online event. The symposium will feature two plenary sessions and workshops in three tracks.

Plenary Session Speakers

Anita Everett, M.D., DFAPA, Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA
Joshua Bamberger, M.D., M.P.H., Family and Community Medicine, University of California, San Francisco
David Covington, M.B.A., LPC, RI International, and Behavioral Health Link Partner
Brian Sims, M.D., HHRN/National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors
Deborah (Deb) Werner, M.A., PMP, HHRN/Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (AHP)

Track A: Customizing Services and Supports for Specific Populations

Proven strategies for addressing unique needs of people experiencing homelessness with complex vulnerabilities, ensuring they receive the care and assistance they deserve.

Moderator: Marty Fleetwood, J.D., HHRN/HomebaseWorkshops:

A1. Connecting with Clients: Beyond Cultural and Social Walls

LaMont Green, D.S.W., LSWAIC, ConsultantDave Katzenmeyer, People Incorporated Mental Health Services

A2. Coming In: Addressing Homelessness Across the Life Cycle

Joshua Bamberger, M.D., M.P.H., Family and Community Medicine, University of California, San FranciscoKeyona Cooper, M.S.W., LICSW, Youth Enter Adulthood Ready (YEAR), Inc.

Track B: Transitions to Housing

Innovative and effective approaches, tools, and resources for bridging the gap between homelessness and home for clients.

Moderator: Sherri Downing, HHRN/AHP

Workshops:

B1. Moving In: Accessing Permanent Housing

Michele Fuller-Hallauer, M.S.W., LSW, Clark County Social ServiceEmmy Tiderington, Ph.D., M.S.W., LMSW, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

B2. Innovations in Housing for People in Transition

Erin Whelan, M.S., LPC-S, LCCA, LifeWorks AustinPatrick Wigmore, HHRN/Homebase

Track C: Crisis Services and Treatment

Specific approaches to reach, engage, and support individuals who are experiencing homelessness and health, mental health, and substance use crises.
Moderator: Dazara D. Ware, M.A., M.P.C., HHRN/Policy Research Associates, Inc.

Workshops:

C1. Bringing Crisis Services to People Living without Shelter

Aislinn Bird, M.D., M.P.H., Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless Sheryl Fleisch, M.D., Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

C2. Emergency Responses at the Epicenter of the Opioid Crisis

Juntira Laothavorn, M.D., PsychiatristMariel Lougee, M.D., Contra Costa County Health Care for the Homeless

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