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Article SAMHSA Learning Community for HUD Rural and Unsheltered Grantees

This Learning Community for HUD Rural and Unsheltered grantees will focus on supporting Continuums of Care (CoCs) in understanding and building cross-system partnerships that address the needs of individuals and families impacted by substance use and/or mental disorders among those experiencing unsheltered homelessness and homelessness in rural areas.

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Fact Sheet Expanding Harm Reduction through Increased Syringe Access

This resource provides an overview of the core components of SSPs, including options for providing syringe access and dispelling myths about SSPs and harm reduction.

Topic
Treatment Models : Harm reduction
Language
English
Spanish

Fact Sheet Xylazine Basics: Overdose Prevention, Harm Reduction, and Wound Care

This document provides information on xylazine, a non-opioid veterinary tranquilizer used as an additive in illicit drug supplies, notably in combination with heroin and fentanyl.

Topic
Co-occurring Disorders
Substance Use: Substance use treatment
Treatment Models : Harm reduction
Language
English
Spanish
Toolkit Disaster Planning and Response: A Guide to Preparation for Homelessness Response Programs

This guide outlines questions that homelessness response programs should answer as they plan for and respond to natural disasters. The guide places a focus on the needs of people experiencing homelessness with serious mental illness (SMI), substance use disorder (SUD), or co-occurring disorders (CODs).

Focus
People with Disabilities
Topic
Disaster Preparation, Response, and Recovery
Language
English
Spanish

Fact Sheet Promoting Self Care and Resilience Among Supervisees: Infographic

This infographic highlights best practices in promoting self-care and resilience among housing and health professionals.

Topic
Self-Care for Professionals
Language
English
Spanish
Toolkit Building Resiliency: A Guide for Supervisors of Housing and Health Professionals

This guide is designed to help supervisors identify approaches for the prevention and intervention of secondary traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, and burnout among staff; enhance staff resiliency; support and celebrate health and well-being; and explore policies, procedures, and activities to promote organizational wellness and well-being.

Topic
Self-Care for Professionals
Language
English
Spanish