The Focus

December 16, 2024

Announcements:

The Winter Shelter Program is open. More Details Here
Pre-Match ICMS Workshop - Jan 22, 10am. More Details Here
Help us collect client stories to highlight our program success! More Details Here
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FOCUS OF THE MONTH

Opioid Overdose Prevention

Opioid overdose continues to be a major public health challenge throughout the United States during the winter months. HUD is committed to helping increase consumer access to safe FDA-approved harm reduction products in its affordable housing.

When administered in time, naloxone saves lives by reversing the effects of opioid overdose caused by substances such as heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications. Similar to how an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) can reverse cardiac arrest, or how an EpiPen can reverse the effects of some allergic reactions, naloxone serves as a valuable tool and extra layer of protection by rapidly reversing symptoms resulting from opioid overdose.

To learn more about requesting naloxone supplies from Housing for Health, click on the button below:

HFH Naloxone Request Info

Additional Resources

Reminder: We will be offering pre-match ICMS slot expansion opportunities starting January 1st 2025!

See Naloxone Q&A

Review sample Care Plan updates for Opioid Overdose Prevention

to the following ICMS Providers for having SMART goals in Care Plans for 85%+ active ICMS enrollments, according to a DHS review at the close of November

Alcott Center
Ascencia
Century Villages at Cabrillo
Good Shepherd Center
Jovenes
Koreatown Youth and Community Center
Linc Housing
Mental Health America, AV
Pacific Clinics

PATH
Salvation Army
SRO Housing
St. Anne's
St. Joseph Center
U.S. Vets
Venice Community Housing
Watts Labor CAC

Upcoming Office Hours

**please note, some dates may be subject to change due to holidays**

Bring all your CHAMP questions to one of our upcoming sessions. We welcome repeat visitors!

Tues @ 9:30AM & 1PM: Dec 17th

Intended as a safe space for all service providers to access guidance on solving problems and navigating cases.

Wed @ 11AM: Dec 18th

Hosted by Brilliant Corners Fridays at 10am. Covers how to access move-in and general assistance funds.

Fri @ 10AM: Dec 20th, 27th

Available every other Wednesday from 10am - 11am. Provides overview of eligibility and referral process.

Every other Wed @ 10AM: Dec 18th

Available every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. Provides support in submitting completed referrals.

Every other Wed @ 11AM

ICMS Snapshot Updates

The Staying in DHS Interim Housing? data point has been updated. Previously, it would indicate a "Yes" if at the time the ICMS Snapshot was generated, the ICMS participant was actively checked in to a DHS interim housing project. And if that data point was blank, it was an indicator the ICMS participant was not actively checked in to a DHS interim housing project.

With the new update, a blank still cell indicates the participant is not actively checked in to a DHS interim housing project. However, now when a participant is actively checked in to a DHS interim housing project, instead of a "Yes," the ICMS Snapshot displays the name of the interim housing provider and the facility.

Previous Updates >

Featured Participants

AFFIRMATION OF THE MONTH

#MentalHealthAwareness

Embrace your journey; every step forward is progress.

Plug in to Our Performance Improvement Ecosystem

Stayed Tuned for the Quarterly Meeting

CHAMP Login Page

CHAMP Cheat Sheet

ICMS Program Glossary

Trainings and Workgroups

Medi-Cal Renewal Guidance