In partnership with housing consultants Homebase and Abt, CalMHSA is hosting a series of on-demand webinars designed to assist county behavioral health teams with new requirements from the Behavioral Health Services Act. Sponsored by the Department of Health Care Services, these webinars provide counties with practical strategies, models for partnership, and approaches for best meeting their communities’ needs.
Pathways to Housing: Navigating Access for Client with Behavioral Health Needs
This 90-minute webinar, presented by Homebase, includes concrete examples that can be applied locally; clarifies available housing pathways, both within and outside the homeless system of care; offers insights into cross-sector coordination between behavioral health, housing, and homelessness partners; and provides strategies and resources for improving access to housing for behavioral health clients.
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Diving Deeper: Emerging Strategies for Behavioral Health Housing Engagement
View the recording of this 90-minute webinar that provides an in-depth understanding of housing pathways, practical program models, and strategic partnership approaches.
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Homeless Outreach: From Street Engagement to Housing Success
This 90-minute webinar equips behavioral health providers and Continuum of Care outreach teams with information to effectively engage unsheltered individuals and guide them through the housing process.
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System Navigation Starts Here: Optimizing Coordinated Entry
This 90-minute webinar provides behavioral health and homeless service providers with a clear understanding of how Coordinated Entry (CE) systems work, and how to effectively support clients through the CE process.
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Guiding the Journey to Housing Resources: Strengthening Housing Case Management
This 90-minute webinar focuses on strengthening and understanding case management practices for behavioral health and homeless services staff supporting clients through complex housing systems. Participants will gain understand assessing housing needs, navigating eligibility barriers, maintaining client motivation, and coordinating with housing providers. The training emphasizes approaches to case management that promote housing stability and long-term engagement.
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Data Sharing for System Collaboration
In this 90-minute webinar , participants will explore how effective data sharing supports client care and strengthens partnerships across behavioral health and homeless service providers. We’ll examine real-world models of cross-sector collaboration, privacy considerations (including 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA). This training will provide guidance on building a culture of data-informed collaboration that enhances service coordination and client outcomes.
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