The Region 3 HMCC was excited to host the Collaborative Approaches to Support Unhoused Individuals Conference on May 29th at the Haverhill Campus of Northern Essex Community College in the Hartleb Technology Center. The day ran from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM and featured a strong lineup of speakers, including representation from the National Mass Violence Center, American Red Cross, Centerboard, and Lowell Community Health Center.
The conference included a keynote address by Lowell Community Health Center on Celebrating Collaborative Success in Community Health. A panel discussion was led by organizations that collaborate with the Deborah Smith Walsh Recuperative Care Center, highlighting a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to assist those experiencing homelessness. You can view their presentation here: LOWELL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER: Celebrating Collaborative Success in Community Health
Attendees also participated in the following breakout room sessions:
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The National Mass Violence Center – Preparing for a Mass Violence Incident: Lessons Learned and Strategies to Improve Preparedness to Address Victim Needs. Presentation from conference found here: Region 3 HMCC Conference National Mass Violence Center Presenter contact information: Elizabeth Cronin cronine@musc.edu
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Centerboard – Navigating Crisis: Addressing Homelessness and Health Through a Social Determinants of Health Framework. Presentation from conference found here: Centerboard – HMCC Conference Presenter contact information: Oneyda Roque Soza oroquesoza@centerboard.org and Angela Guzman anguzman@centerboard.org
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The American Red Cross – Beyond the Cots: Health and Care in Disaster Relief Resulting in Homelessness. Presentation from conference can be found here: American Red Cross: Working with Unhouse Individuals Presenter contact information: Anne Mathieu-Soucy anne.mathieusoucy@redcross.org and Scott Tsopas scott.tsopas@redcross.org
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The Kraft Community Care In Reach Mobile Health Unit – Adapting Mobile Health Services for Public Health. Presentation from conference can be found here:
The day provided a valuable opportunity for professionals to connect, share insights, and explore collaborative solutions to support unhoused individuals.
