BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//caputah.org//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.30.10// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH UID:46b85d9d-d05b-453d-a723-eb43121e67a2 X-WR-CALDESC:This year's event will take place virtually via Zoom on Thursd ay\, November 4th and Friday\, November 5th\, 2021. Our speakers will insp ire and encourage your efforts in: using the housing first model\, strengt hening your understanding of supportive services\, and enhancing your know ledge of workable solutions in coordinating resources. Through their prese ntations and sessions\, you will receive effective tools for informing you r local stakeholders\, strengthening your partnerships\, maximizing the su ccess of your programs\, and aligning yourself with ever-changing funding requirements. We look forward to seeing you there- virtually of course!\n \nThis year\, our Keynote Speaker is Dr. Sam Tsemberis. He is a clinical-c ommunity psychologist who originated the “Housing First” model based on th e belief that housing is the foundation needed to address an individual's barriers related to homelessness. Since opening the original program in Ne w York City 1992\, Dr. Tsemberis subsequently opened programs in Washingto n DC\, Philadelphia\, PA\, Burlington\, VT and Atlanta\, GA. Evidence from randomized control trials report housing stability rates ranging from 80% to 90% for individuals who are literally homelessness and diagnosed with severe mental illness. The Housing First program has been adapted to serve populations exiting hospitals\, jails\, and domestic violence. Today\, Pa thways Housing First program is implemented across the US\, Canada\, EU\, Australia\, and New Zealand and recently opened in several South American countries. Currently Dr. Tsemberis serves as CEO of the Pathways Housing F irst Institute and Clinical Associate Professor\, UCLA Department of Psych iatry and Biobehavioral Sciences. He provides training and consultation to communities on Housing First. He has published widely on these topics\, i ncluding two books\, and his work has been recognized by the American Psyc hological Association (Distinguished Contribution Award)\, and the Meritor ious Service Cross from Lieutenant Governor of Canada. He has worked with the people of Utah to introduce Housing First to the State and is pleased to return to Utah and participate in the Summit.\n\nA variety of topics wi ll be covered during the breakout sessions at the Summit including- housin g individuals with barriers\, learning how to approach a legislator and ed ucate on homeless issues\, using data to tell your story\, adding or enhan cing equity and diversity in your organization\, use of creative housing i nterventions\, communication strategies\, mental health awareness\, and a discussion about the changes to legislation effecting homelessness in Utah . There will truly be something for everyone.\n\nThis year\, there will be a special free screening of the film The Invisible Class the night before the summit\, Wednesday November 3rd at 6:00 pm followed by a Q&A with one of the filmmakers directly after the viewing. A link to register will be sent to all attendees and we encourage your virtual participation.\n\nThe week of the summit\, you will find the virtual agenda\, links to join all sessions\, and program information on the state website at:\n\nhttps://job s.utah.gov/homelessness/summit.html\n\nThis event will be updated with an active link as it becomes available and you will receive an email to the a ddress you are registered with containing any pertinent information.\n\nIn the meantime\, if you have any questions\, please feel free to reach out to Stephanie Leeds- Office of Homeless Services Admin at sleeds@utah.gov X-WR-RELCALID:64c7e8fe4e9f69be49c74e214498535e X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Denver BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20211107T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 RDATE:20221106T020000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20210314T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 RDATE:20220313T020000 RDATE:20230312T020000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7e965121-3de6-4caa-8f64-324f4f9f38d5 DTSTAMP:20260406T134401Z DESCRIPTION:This year's event will take place virtually via Zoom on Thursda y\, November 4th and Friday\, November 5th\, 2021. Our speakers will inspi re and encourage your efforts in: using the housing first model\, strength ening your understanding of supportive services\, and enhancing your knowl edge of workable solutions in coordinating resources. Through their presen tations and sessions\, you will receive effective tools for informing your local stakeholders\, strengthening your partnerships\, maximizing the suc cess of your programs\, and aligning yourself with ever-changing funding r equirements. We look forward to seeing you there- virtually of course!\n\n This year\, our Keynote Speaker is Dr. Sam Tsemberis. He is a clinical-com munity psychologist who originated the “Housing First” model based on the belief that housing is the foundation needed to address an individual's ba rriers related to homelessness. Since opening the original program in New York City 1992\, Dr. Tsemberis subsequently opened programs in Washington DC\, Philadelphia\, PA\, Burlington\, VT and Atlanta\, GA. Evidence from r andomized control trials report housing stability rates ranging from 80% t o 90% for individuals who are literally homelessness and diagnosed with se vere mental illness. The Housing First program has been adapted to serve p opulations exiting hospitals\, jails\, and domestic violence. Today\, Path ways Housing First program is implemented across the US\, Canada\, EU\, Au stralia\, and New Zealand and recently opened in several South American co untries. Currently Dr. Tsemberis serves as CEO of the Pathways Housing Fir st Institute and Clinical Associate Professor\, UCLA Department of Psychia try and Biobehavioral Sciences. He provides training and consultation to c ommunities on Housing First. He has published widely on these topics\, inc luding two books\, and his work has been recognized by the American Psycho logical Association (Distinguished Contribution Award)\, and the Meritorio us Service Cross from Lieutenant Governor of Canada. He has worked with th e people of Utah to introduce Housing First to the State and is pleased to return to Utah and participate in the Summit.\n\nA variety of topics will be covered during the breakout sessions at the Summit including- housing individuals with barriers\, learning how to approach a legislator and educ ate on homeless issues\, using data to tell your story\, adding or enhanci ng equity and diversity in your organization\, use of creative housing int erventions\, communication strategies\, mental health awareness\, and a di scussion about the changes to legislation effecting homelessness in Utah. There will truly be something for everyone.\n\nThis year\, there will be a special free screening of the film The Invisible Class the night before t he summit\, Wednesday November 3rd at 6:00 pm followed by a Q&A with one o f the filmmakers directly after the viewing. A link to register will be se nt to all attendees and we encourage your virtual participation.\n\nThe we ek of the summit\, you will find the virtual agenda\, links to join all se ssions\, and program information on the state website at:\n\nhttps://jobs. utah.gov/homelessness/summit.html\n\nThis event will be updated with an ac tive link as it becomes available and you will receive an email to the add ress you are registered with containing any pertinent information.\n\nIn t he meantime\, if you have any questions\, please feel free to reach out to Stephanie Leeds- Office of Homeless Services Admin at sleeds@utah.gov DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211104T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211105T235900 LOCATION:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/18th-annual-virtual-homelessness-summ it-registration-186011845437 SUMMARY:Utah's 18th Annual Homeless Summit (Virtual) END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR