We have the chance to tell OTDA if we think the shelter allowance (the portion of the cash assistance grant that is supposed to cover rent) should be changed through the administrative rule review process – and that time is now! We can raise our voices to ask for the shelter allowance to be changed…

CCSI is holding a 12-hour SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment) Training as part of their public health response to substance use. SBIRT guides all levels of prevention; primary, secondary and tertiary. Recommended substance use screening tools can be found at the SAMHSA website (http://www.integration.samhsa.gov/clinical-practice/screening-tools) and will be reviewed during training. Questions about the…

PathStone is a nonprofit organization based in Rochester, NY with a mission of building family and individual self-sufficiency by strengthening urban and rural communities. PathStone operates 12 lines of business in the areas of training and employment, health and safety, housing services and community development. PathStone’s SNUG Outreach program seeks to engage high-risk individuals who…

Positive Steps is presenting a cost-effective training opportunity, “Connecting the Dots Through the Lens of Equity” – Annual Health & Human Service Conference:Tuesday, March 28, 2023RIT Inn & Conference Center5257 West Henrietta RoadHenrietta, NY 14467 This year’s theme: “Connecting the Dots Through the Lens of Equity” will challenge us to “prioritize and demonstrate our collective…

The Salvation Army is currently hiring for two positions: Case Manager at Hope House, an emergency housing program for women and a Program Manager at Booth Haven/Safe Haven, emergency housing for men. For more details on the positions please review the attached job descriptions. Interested applicants should apply via the Salvation Army website: https://rochesterny.salvationarmy.org/ Once…

Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach (SCPO) is a standout organization that believes in the inherent goodness of every person, and the impact that a sense of belonging can have. We envision a safe, healthy, and equitable community with abundant opportunities for all. We empower individuals who are justice-involved and homeless by providing stable housing, life skills,…

A HOME-ARP Funding for Non-Congregate Shelter presentation at the February Homeless Services Network (HSN) meeting. The presentation reviewed the materials presented at an in person community meeting held in December, 2022 for those who were unable to attend that session. The intent of the presentations is to get feedback from the community on the development/design…

MC-CII is Together Now’s project to redesign the MC Department of Human Services (MCDHS) delivery model. Together Now has held a number of focus groups, interviews, brainstorming sessions, etc. and is now using the information gained to the next step, the Monroe County CII Prototyping Summit that will be held on Friday, March 10th at…

Governor Hochul’s 2023 State of the State plan and Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget include historic proposals and resources that will allow the Office of Mental Health (OMH) to expand, strengthen, and revitalize the State’s mental healthcare system. Your input will be integral in OMH’s planning process for this expansion. To ensure we make the…

The Center for Youth has two leadership opportunities in its Counseling & Runaway and Homeless Youth Department – Assistant and Associate Director. If you, or anyone you know, is passionate about advocating and assisting young people and families in accessing critical, free, low-barrier services, please send resumes to: resumes@centerforyouth.net The Assistant Director oversees the Counseling,…