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SHA Presents A Lunch & Learn Webinar:
Rounding Up – SHA Network Builds on Experience
May 6, 2020 – 12:00-1:00 PM EDT
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In This Edition:
News:
NAED Releases Homelessness Response Framework:
Intersecting Crises of Homelessness and COVID-19
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CMS Expands Care and
Provides New Telehealth Flexibility
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New Jersey Joins Regional Pooling
of Resources for PPE and Supplies
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Senators Announce $1.1 Million for State Aging
& Disability Resource Center
and $43 Million for FEMA Assistance
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Mental Health Videophone Support Available to Assist Sign Language Users During COVID-19 Outbreak
Videos, and Resources:
Does Public Charge Apply to You?
DHS Releases Quick Guide
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Community Health Law Project Answers
Tenant FAQs and Stimulus FAQs
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MTM Services Offers Telehealth Guidance
for Service Providers with Free Videos on COVID-19
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In Case You Missed It: Enterprise Webinar
Maximizing COVID-19 and CDBG Funds
Webinars
Wells Fargo Sponsored Webinar
Nonprofits & COVID-19:
Raising Philanthropic Capital in Uncertain Times
May 7, 2020
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Combating Social Isolation for
Seniors During the COVID-19 Pandemic
May 7, 2020
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Withum Webinar:
PPP Forgiveness Considerations for Not-for-Profits
May 8, 2020
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Caregiver Coalition Munch and Learn:
Beware of Coronavirus Scams
May 15, 2020
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Trauma-Informed Care for Teams and Management
During COVID-19: Crisis Workshop Series
May 18 & May 27, 2020
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NAED Releases Homelessness Response Framework:
Intersecting Crises of Homelessness and COVID-19
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The
National Alliance to End Homelessness
shared
Framework for COVID-19 Homelessness Response
to
provide guidance on how homelessness systems can leverage the CARES Act and approval of other funding sources (such as FEMA Public Assistance) to simultaneously conduct emergency protective measures while planning for recovery-oriented uses of these funds.
Purpose of this Framework
- To provide guidance on how communities can use these funds strategically across a range of key public health and economic recovery strategies
- To help communities meet public health goals
- To increase housing stability
- To prevent future increases in homelessness that result from an economic downturn
All components of this framework must include a racial justice and equity lens.
These actions will need to be coordinated across many partners and systems, and across all levels of government, including emergency management offices and emergency operations; cash assistance programs; public health, physical health, and behavioral health care; homelessness services and housing; food and nutrition; and others.
This Framework will be constantly updated as information on strategies, protocols, funding sources, implementation tools, and other resources emerge.
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CMS Expands Care and
Provides New Telehealth Flexibility
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued another round of regulatory waivers and rule changes to deliver expanded care to the nation’s seniors and provide flexibility to the healthcare system
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CMS’
press release can be read here
; and here is the full
Interim Final Rule
. The
National Council for Behavioral Health
offers a summary on the Medicare telehealth changes under the telehealth tab here:
https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/covid19.
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New Jersey Joins Regional Pooling
of Resources for PPE and Supplies
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New Jersey, along with New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts, will be pooling resources to purchase personal protective equipment and other medical supplies. The announcement was made by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in his daily COVID-19 briefing. Gov. Cuomo stated that the states will spend $5 billion on the equipment and split it among the states.
Click here to read more
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Senators Announce $1.1 Million for State Aging
& Disability Resource Center
and $43 Million for FEMA Assistance
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US Senators Booker and Menendez
recently announced the awarding of $1,100,000
from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to support the New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) to ensure the safety and health of seniors and adults with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Jersey’s ADRC works to ensure seniors, adults with disabilities and their caregivers have access to information and community-based services that will help them live healthy and independent lives. This funding will support ADRCs in mitigating adverse effects resulting from the pandemic such as social isolation, limited access to nutritional support, and personal care access. ADRCs will also be able to use this funding to enhance their ability to provide telehealth services so that individuals can continue engaging with health care providers and case managers.
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Mental Health Videophone Support Available to Assist Sign Language Users During COVID-19 Outbreak
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A free emotional support helpline is now available to deaf and hard of hearing New Jerseyans feeling the emotional and mental toll of COVID-19. With support from the New Jersey Department of Human Services, ACCESS at St. Joseph’s Health in Paterson is offering help in American Sign Language to people dealing with anxiety and worry related to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. New Jerseyans can call the videophone helpline at 973-870-0677 for free, confidential support. Direct communication in sign language will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday by live trained specialists.
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Does Public Charge Apply to You?
DHS Releases Quick Guide
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As we urge New Jerseyans across the state to take advantage of the various resources available to them through food assistance and other programs, we are aware that immigrant residents may be less likely to participate due to the fear created by the federal public charge policy. The Department of Human Services has created
a quick guide (see below)
to help residents make informed decisions for their families as it relates to public charge and public benefits. It is important that families understand that they have access to some resources regardless of their immigration status, especially during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Community Health Law Project Answers
Tenant FAQs and Stimulus FAQs
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The
Community Health Law Project gathered frequently asked questions from renters and questions pertaining to the COVID-19 stimulus funding and has created two info sheets to answer many of these questions.
These document are for informational purposes only. They are not intended as legal advice and does not substitute for consulting with a lawyer about specific facts and circumstances. If you are disabled and need further assistance, please contact the Community Health Law Project at www.chlp.org or (973) 275-1175.
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MTM Services Offers Telehealth Guidance
for Service Providers with Free Videos on COVID-19
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MTM Services
, has created a series of FREE short videos with tips that will help you continue to serve the customers who need you most while you are operating from home.
- Crisis Planning – How to respond to a crisis in the telehealth environment.
- Just in Time Scheduling Adjustments – Find out how you can support consumers – including those who need prescription medicine – during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- HIPAA Compliance From Home – Practical tips on complying with HIPAA, even when you’re working from home.
- Virtual Same Day Access – A two-part video on how maintain Same Day Access (SDA), even when operating remotely.
- Collaborative Documentation – A three-part demonstration on how to make Collaborative Documentation (CD) work in a telehealth environment
- And more information on handling centralized scheduling, supervision and more; or submit your own question so that the MTM experts can respond to you!
As the environment continues to evolve and as your questions come in, MTM Services will update their
COVID-19 Resource Page
with new videos and other resources, so check back often.
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In Case You Missed It: Enterprise Webinar
Maximizing COVID-19 and CDBG Funds
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Wells Fargo Sponsored Webinar
Nonprofits & COVID-19:
Raising Philanthropic Capital in Uncertain Times
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Thursday, May 7, 2020 | 11:00am – 12pm
The uncertainty caused by COVID-19 has put a particular strain on nonprofits as they begin to navigate challenges like fundraising and measuring impact during the crisis. The Nonprofits & COVID-19 series will explore topics like these to better position organizations to adapt to their new and unique circumstances.
Join a virtual session led by Greg Hagin, Managing Director,
CCS Fundraising
, as he offers insight into how to raise philanthropic capital during these uncertain times by providing both high-level strategies and practical tips to define opportunities and devise solutions amidst today's challenges. Utilizing timeless principles for fundraising and relevant case studies from the Greater Philadelphia region, the session will help participants recalibrate and reimagine their organizational mission and goals to appropriately respond to the crisis.
CODE: USE WELLS5 TO GET COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS!
This event is hosted by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Wells Fargo.
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Combating Social Isolation for
Seniors During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Join the Administration for Community Living (ACL), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), and the National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging (NCMHA) for
a thoughtful discussion
on ways to prevent social isolation and promote mental health during this unprecedented time in our history.
The
WebEx webinar
will occur on
May 7th, from 1:00 - 2:30 PM EDT
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We also encourage you to have your own thoughtful discussions on ways to prevent social isolation and promote mental health during this unprecedented time in our history.
And if you need assistance please check out available resources from the following organizations:
or call
NJ Mental Health Hotline: 866-202-HELP (4357)
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Withum Webinar:
PPP Forgiveness Considerations for Not-for-Profits
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Friday, May 8 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST
Join W
ithum to
learn what not-for-profits need to know about Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgiveness. Review the considerations not-for-profit businesses should have about Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgiveness. This includes the broad concerns for all businesses, as well as those funded with restricted grants.
Attendees will learn to:
- Understand how PPP loan forgiveness calculation will be applied.
- Distinguish costs eligible for forgiveness.
- Understand the considerations that must be taken for expenses claimed for PPP and restricted grant purposes.
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Caregiver Coalition Munch and Learn:
Beware of Coronavirus Scams
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Friday, May 15, 2020 | 11:00 AM EDT
You won't want to miss the next virtual Munch & Learn presentation: “Beware of Coronavirus Scams” with Emily Lutz, founder of Liberty Paperwork Solutions. This presentation will be done via Zoom which is a very simple app that can be downloaded onto your laptop, phone, ipad or other smart device quickly and for free. For those of you who are new to this technology, here is a link for a
Zoom tutorial
that you can click on to learn how it works.
In order to attend this Zoom virtual meeting, you need to register. Simply
click here on this registration link
and you will be able to sign up. You will then receive an email with instructions on how to open the Zoom meeting link. You will need the information contained in the e-mail to sign in on Friday, May 15. We suggest you sign into the meeting five minutes early to test your connection. You will be placed in the waiting room. The host will let you in at 11am.
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Trauma-Informed Care for Teams and Management
During COVID-19: Crisis Workshop Series
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The public health and behavioral health workforce are not immune from the fears, uncertainties and loss of control surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. It takes a specific set of tools to take care of yourself and your team as we process the collective uncertainty and trauma we are experiencing. Self-care is paramount during a time of crisis.
Get the tools you need to minimize the impact of anxiety and enhance self-care practices.
Join the National Council for Behavioral Health on May 18 and May 27 for a two-part workshop series on managing stress and anxiety in a time of crisis, facilitated by
Elizabeth Guroff, MA, LCMFT, director of trauma-informed services.
Workshop #1:
How to Lead Through COVID-19 Crisis in a Resilience-oriented Trauma-informed Way on
Monday, May 18, 2-3:30 p.m. ET identifies leadership strategies you can adapt to minimize the impact of anxiety on staff and techniques to promote resiliency and self-care in a trauma-informed way.
Register now
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Workshop #2: Self-care and Promoting Post-traumatic Growth and Management During COVID-19
on Wednesday, May 27, 2-3:30 p.m. ET provides different strategies you can use to manage the impact of anxiety and worry on yourself and techniques to implement to enhance self-care during active crisis.
Register now
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Advocate ● Educate ● Support
The Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey unites its diverse coalition of members engaging development, resources, and information to sustain supportive housing systems within New Jersey. Since 1998, our statewide mission seeks to enhance lives and accessibility to enable independent living within our communities.
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Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey
185 Valley Street, South Orange, NJ 07079
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