The Network is proud to host a variety of virtual workshops that are tailored to the specific needs of the supportive housing community. See our upcoming and past workshops below.
Upcoming Workshops
Please check back soon for our upcoming workshops!
Past Workshops
Learning about the COVID-19 Vaccines: Basics and More
Working with Substance Users in a Recovery Supportive Housing Model
The first of our "Upstate Peer to Peer Networkshop Series," this workshop explored the ways housing can be used as a platform for tenants who are interested in transitioning from active substance use to recovery. Participants gained an understanding of how to engage with individuals who are actively using by utilizing harm reduction approaches and implementing motivational interviewing techniques.
Presenters:
Kenneth J. Gholston, Director of Grants and Contracts, Cazenovia Recovery Services, Buffalo, New York
Jay Swarthout, Director of Managed Care Services, Cazenovia Recovery Services, Buffalo, New York
Introduction to COVID-19 Vaccines
Please note: All information in this presentation is current as of Friday, February 5, 2021. Guidance and information is constantly being updated, please see the latest information on the DOHMH Vaccine page.
Dr. William Fisher, Deputy Director for Vaccine Coordination, provided an overview of vaccines and answered questions. The presentation covered: What are vaccines; vaccine equity; vaccine development and monitoring; the COVID-19 vaccines; COVID-19 vaccine distribution; and getting vaccinated.
Presenter:
Dr. William Fisher, Deputy Director for Vaccine Coordination, Mental Hygiene Emergency Response Group, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Supportive Housing and the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York’s Affordable Housing Program
The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY) joined the Network to present on 2021 changes to their Affordable Housing Program. The Affordable Housing Program provides grant funding to projects for the acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of rental or owner-occupied housing. FHLBNY determines the program’s rules in collaboration with the Network and our members, industry experts and advocacy groups, and FHLBNY member financial institutions in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Presenters:
Brian Loeb, Community Investment Policy & Research Advisor
Jacob Day, Community Investment Business Development Associate
CAPS 2.0 Presentation
The Coordinated Assessment and Placement System’s team joined the Network for a CAPS 2.0 demo to review the updates, highlight some upcoming enhancements, and answer technical questions related to the system.
Speakers:
Craig Retchless, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, NYC Human Resources Administration
Robin Pagliuco, Director of Coordinated Entry, NYC Human Resources Administration
Uplifting Staff in Uncertain Times
Resources:
Click here to see Lantern's Vimeo channel and here to see photos from their Thanksgiving celebration.
Click here to see Urban Pathways' PD offerings and here to see the for their event.
Click here to see HSI's "Staying Connected While Being Apart" one pager.
Panelists:
Peggy Leggat, Director of Nutrition and Culinary Arts, Lantern Community Services
Tori Lyon, Chief Executive Officer, Jericho Project
Molly Mattimore, Deputy Executive Director, Housing and Services, Inc.
Kilara Soltanoff, Chief Compliance Officer, Urban Pathways
Moderator: Emily Levine, Program Associate, The Supportive Housing Network of New York
One Shot Deals Workshop
Resources:
Click here to download a template the Network drafted for the letter of support from the provider.
Click here to find a PDF of Jack's slides from the presentation.
Click here to find a one pager from HRA on Emergency Rental Assistance Grants (One Shot Deals).
Presenter:
Jack Newton, Director, Public Benefits & LGBTQ Advocacy, Legal Services of New York (LSNY).
Improving Wi-Fi in Supportive Housing
The COVID-19 crisis required a huge shift in supportive housing service provision from in-person to virtual, a shift a number of providers were unable to accommodate due to lack of connectivity. The Network hosted a workshop on strategies to improve WiFi in residences with June Clarke, Director of IT at Urban Pathways. Clarke discussed how Urban Pathways retrofitted several of their residences and shelters to increase bandwidth and capacity for tenants and staff at relatively low cost.
Speaker:
June Clarke, Director of IT, Urban Pathways
Rent Stabilization and Scattered Site Supportive Housing – Part J on the Ground
The Supportive Housing Network of New York and the Legal Aid Society hosted an interactive training to learn about the rights of scattered site supportive housing providers and tenants under Part J of the Tenant Stabilization and Protection Act enacted in 2019.
Speaker:
Josh Goldfein, The Legal Aid Society
CAPS Redesign Presentation
The Network partnered with NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) to present updates on the new NYC Coordinated Assessment and Placement System (CAPS).
The PACT system is being redesigned to better incorporate the HUD requirements for Coordinated Entry. The new CAPS system will allow for many new functions for housing providers to receive electronic referrals for vacant units, for referring agencies to submit more complete supportive housing applications, and much more.
The CAPS redesign will be implemented in October 2020, and HRA would like all providers to preview the new enhancements to the system.
Speakers:
Craig Retchless, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, NYC Human Resources Administration
Robin Pagliuco, Director of Coordinated Entry, NYC Human Resources Administration
Parenting Journey & Integrating Self-Compassion as a Standard of Care
Doctors Without Borders: Supportive Housing & COVID-19
Doctors Without Borders' Michelle Mays and Alaina Deans presented on both best practices as well as what they'd learned in their stay in New York City, specifically as it pertained to supportive housing. Read more about the panel here.