From: SSVF
Sent: Friday, July 12, 2024 8:16 AM
Subject: SSVF Program Update Friday July 12, 2024
This weekly update is targeted
towards the SSVF Grantees and shared with valuable partners for awareness.
July 12, 2024
NEW: Quarterly
Certification due in UDPaaS July 26, 2024
RESOURCE:
SAMHSA Free Information TIP
57–Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services
RESOURCE: Center
for Women Veterans Resources
RESOURCE:
SOAR Webinar: Yes, You Can Work! June 2024
NEW: Quarterly
Certification due in UDPaaS July 26, 2024
The Quarter 3 (April
1-June 30) Certification is available in UDPaaS for completion through July 26,
2024. The SSVF Program Office requires all grantees to complete a Quarterly
Certification in UDPaaS as defined in your grant’s signed Memorandum of
Agreement. Please ensure accuracy of submission as the Program Office will
compare all data provided through repository uploads from Quarter 3 of
FY24. The Companion Guide for completing the certification is available in
UDPaaS for reference to complete the activity.
RESOURCE:
SAMHSA Free Information TIP 57–Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health
Services
As SSVF
grantees strive to provide the best services possible, finding free resources
can be challenging. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) has a variety of resources available. Feel free to
explore the website linked below. Service delivery from a trauma-informed
perspective can improve engagement and housing outcomes. SAMHSA as a free
resource by way of a Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) #57. Additionally,
you will find links to other resources and information about trauma-informed
care. Follow links below to learn more:
Link to
SAMHSA website: SAMHSA.gov
Link to
TIP 57 Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services: SAMHSA_TIP_57
RESOURCE: Center for
Women Veterans Resources
The SSVF Program Office
would like to highlight the Center for Women Veterans to enhance grantee
knowledge about special programs available to the Veterans you serve. The
Center for Women Veterans has a myriad of resources and information about
health and wellness in addition to links to other helpful programs.
Please visit the Center for Women Veterans website linked below and share this
information with the Veteran’s you serve.
Link to: Center for Women Veterans (CWV) (va.gov)
RESOURCE:
SOAR Webinar: Yes, You Can Work! June 2024
This recorded webinar provides an overview of employment
supports, opportunities, and benefits planning services available to
individuals with disabilities.
You’ll hear from a SOAR provider who will share their approach
to discussing competitive work with SOAR-assisted SSI/SSDI applicants and
collaborating with vocational rehabilitation programs. We will also be joined
by an SSI/SSDI beneficiary who will share their personal experience working
with a SOAR Specialist and Vocational Rehabilitation to successfully access SSA
benefits and obtain employment.
Tools and resources developed by the SAMHSA SOAR TA Center will
be discussed and shared.