This presentation is designed to enhance the understanding of providers working in a variety of community settings to engage and respond to persons who are chronically homeless.  Topics to be covered include:
Historical background of chronic homelessness in U.S.

Deinstitutionalization and changes in civil commitment law

Principles of interaction with people who are homeless

Strategies for designing programs that engage persons who are homeless.
Presenting will be Thomas Lorello, LICSW, MSW, Director of Clinical Operations and Training at the Lynn Shelter Association.  For 30 years Tom has worked to develop and implement innovative programs to end homelessness in Greater Boston, including permanent housing, economic mobility models, and clinical strategies.

Social Work, Nursing, and LADC continuing education units (CEUs) are being pursued.
To register, please reply to this email or send an email to me at dcollier@glss.net .
Registration spaces are offered on a first come first served basis.
There is no charge for this training.

Thank you so much.

Dan Collier