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June 2025 Newsletter

Explore new training and resources from HHRC and our partners! 

New Resources
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Getting Started with Contingency Management

Contingency management (CM) is an evidence-based treatment approach for multiple substance use disorders that uses incentives to reinforce behaviors related to recovery from substance use. This fact sheet provides an overview of the intervention as well as information about managing a rewards system, measuring success, and funding the program. 

Interested in hearing more? Check out our March webinar to hear from two programs currently using contingency management.
Download the Fact Sheet
New Short Video: Introduction to Xylazine
This short video provides an introduction to xylazine, its impacts on the body, and strategies for caring for xylazine wounds and responding to overdose.
The information presented in this video is not intended to provide or replace professional medical advice, medical care, or overdose response training.
Check out our other recent videos:

  • 5 Ways to Lower Barriers to Shelter

  • 5 Ways to Support Someone Who Uses Methamphetamine During the Transition to Housing 

In Case You Missed It

Advance Care Planning with People Experiencing Homelessness Online Course

The Advance Care Planning with People Experiencing Homelessness Online Course is free to the public.
Key Topics in the Course:
  • Introduction to advance care planning
  • Skills for advance care planning conversations
  • Documenting wishes and advocating for values-aligned care
  • Supporting grief
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has accredited this course for 2.0 continuing education units (CEUs).
HHRC does not charge any fees for the training or CEUs.
Learn More and Register

HHRC Job Board

Is your agency currently hiring for a position serving people experiencing or at risk of homelessness? Are you looking for your next role? We invite agencies to submit open job listings to be advertised on the HHRC website! 
Positions must relate to supporting people experiencing or at risk of homelessness who have SMI, SUD, or COD. HHRC staff will review incoming listings for appropriateness and contact agencies with any questions.
HHRC does not charge fees to advertise or view job listings.
View and Submit Open Roles

Partner Resources

Funding Opportunities

Veterans Affairs: Legal Services for Homeless Veterans and Veterans At-Risk for Homelessness (LSV-H) Grant Program

The funds are being made available through VA’s Legal Services for Veterans Grant Program and are designed to help Veterans in several ways, including: 
  • Providing Veterans with representation to prevent eviction
  • Assisting with court proceedings for child support, custody, or estate planning
  • Helping Veterans obtain benefits like disability compensation
  • Defending Veterans in criminal cases that can prolong or increase their risk of homelessness, such as outstanding warrants, fines, and driver’s license revocation
Applications are due July 7, 2025. Learn more and apply. 

New Releases

SAMHSA: Methadone and MOUD Treatment Resources

SAMHSA released three new resources for expanding access to methadone treatment and MOUD in institutions:
  • Advisory: Expanding Access to Methadone Treatment in Hospital Settings
  • Advisory: Clinical Considerations for Methadone Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Correctional Facilities
  • Guidelines: Implementing Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in State Prisons

Justice in Aging: The Importance of Federal Rental Assistance for Older Adults  

The issue brief highlights how expansion of federal rental assistance, in addition to supporting housing stability, would benefit older adult health and economic security while also supporting the ability to age in place.
CMHIS Learning Community: Implementing Effective Mental Health Services in Challenging Times
This Learning Community is designed for managers, leaders, and supervisors in mental health systems or programs. Participants will engage in a three-month (six-session) cohort and explore practical strategies to prepare for, implement, and sustain impactful practices. Apply by June 20.
SchoolHouse Connection: Infant and Toddler Homelessness Across 50 States
Infant and toddler homelessness is widespread, under-identified, and under-resourced. This new report shines a light on the gaps — and the solutions within reach.

Partner Events

  • Webinar: Emotional CPR: An Evidence-Based Support for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness and Serious Emotional Disorder and Their Families
    June 23, 2:30pm ET. National Federation of Families

  • Webinar: Smart Strategies to Fund Substance Misuse Prevention
    June 25, 11:00am ET. SAMHSA Prevention Technology Transfer Center

  • Webinar: Housing-Focused Street Outreach: Centering the Whole Person
    June 25, 3:00pm ET. National Alliance to End Homelessness

  • Webinar: Strategies for Medical Records Collection and Documentation
    June 26, 3:00pm ET. SAMHSA SOAR TA Center

  • Webinar: Law Enforcement and Public Health Collaboration Webinar
    July 1, 2:00pm ET. SAMHSA Addiction Technology Transfer Center

  • Webinar: Solving School-Age Homelessness Through School-Housing Partnerships
    July 8, 2:00pm ET. SchoolHouse Connection

  • Webinar: Substance Use Prevention in Rural and Frontier Areas
    July 9, 1:00pm ET. SAMHSA Prevention Technology Transfer Center

  • Webinar: Understanding and Addressing Tobacco and Nicotine Use Disorder
    July 10, 10:00am ET. SAMHSA Addiction Technology Transfer Center

  • Webinar: Mindset and Philosophy: Stepping Stones to SUD Integrations Across the Crisis Continuum
    July 10, 1:00pm ET. SAMHSA 988 Crisis Systems Response Training & TA Center

Please direct questions or concerns about HHRC training events to: info@hhrctraining.org
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The Homeless and Housing Resource Center is a program developed under a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by SAMHSA/HHS, or the U.S. Government
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