The goal of the Health and Wellness Core Function Group is to better connect clients with medical and behavioral healthcare that will support their efforts to find, secure, and maintain stable housing.
The Health and Wellness Core Function Group meets on the second Friday of every other month from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm. We meet in the months of January, March, May, July, September, and November. Click here for calendar details and to sign up to attend.
March 2024 Meeting Agenda and Notes
January 2024 Meeting Agenda and Notes
July 2023 – UDS Data Presentation Slides
2024 Homeless Persons’ Vigil Name Submission
Submit a name for the 2024 Homeless Persons’ Vigil to be held in December of 2024.
Medicaid Training Series
January 3rd – Part 1: Intro to Medicaid – An overview of Medicaid and eligibility – Part 1: Slides
January 10th – Part 2: Pathways to Treatment – Accessing SUD and Mental Health Services – Video 1 – Video 2 – Part2: Slides
January 17th – Part 3: Accessing Health Care Services – Part 3: Slides
January 24th – Part 4: Medicaid Beyond Shelter – For those moving into housing and beyond
January 31st – Part 5: Medicaid for Housing: Medicaid billing for housing case management through Targeted Adult Medicaid – Part 5: Slides
February 7th – Part 6: Third Party Access to MyCase – Part 6: Slides
Monkey Pox Resources for Homeless Service Providers and Community Partners
From HUD: Due to the recent emergence of Monkeypox (MPX) and in anticipation of winter weather, multiple products have been posted to assist communities in mitigating the spread of MPX and other infectious diseases. The products can be found on the HUD Exchange Disease Risks and Homelessness page.
To date, the following MPX-specific products are available:
- MPX Preparedness Considerations for Homeless Shelters
- Commonly Asked Questions About MPX
- Working with Local Partners to Prevent and Respond to MPX Transmission
- MPX Info You Should Know Flyer
- Protecting Yourself and Others from MPX Flyer
- What To Do if There Is a MPX Case in the Shelter Flyer
- Fillable Flyer for Outreach – What You Need to Know About MOX