This is a reminder that the Maine Continuum of Care will be meeting on Thursday, June 20, 2019 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at several locations and via “Go To Meeting” for those who are unable to attend at one of the group sites. Please note that we are no longer using Tandberg or the Public Library meeting rooms – see the Agenda for complete details.

If you are the note taker for one of our committees, and your notes are not listed below, please post your latest meeting minutes on this site, or send them to me (*protected email*) and I will add them. Thank you!

Governor Mills’ response to the opioid epidemic, the 2019 Opioid Summit, will be held July 15th, 2019 at the Augusta Civic Center.  The conference theme, “Turning the Tide:  Maine’s Path Forward in Addressing the Opioid Crisis” will bring people together to discuss the many challenges those with substance use disorder and in recovery face alongside the opportunities that exist moving forward. Keynoting the Summit will be Sam Quinones journalist and author of the landmark book, Dreamland, and former White House Director of National Drug Control Policy Michael Botticelli.  In addition, a panel will address what Maine and neighboring states are doing to respond to the opioid issues as we create unity within our great state.    Numerous breakout sessions, each opening by someone in recovery, will be moderated by experts in their fields addressing issues ranging from recovery support strategies to community coalitions and law enforcement’s impact and ability to bring hope to recovery.  Specifically, one breakout will be voices of recovery, where individuals will share their stories of challenges and transformation.  Another will be a debate around responsible prescribing and if the pendulum has swung too far.  Objectives: – To identify mis-information and the associated stigma with OUD/SUD, the role it plays within society and how to become an ally giving hope to recovery and thereby saving lives and reducing crime across the State. – To disseminate information on the innovative evidence-based initiatives and provide an opportunity to respond to the Governor’s opioid strategies as presented in Executive Order 2, issued on Feb. 2, 2019. – To educate and promote acceptance and integration of care and support amongst those with active opioid/substance use disorder (OUD/SUD), patients, families, clinicians, the medical system, judicial systems, government, policy makers, social service administrations, and the public.   Monday, July 15, 2019 8:15 AM- 4:30 PM Check-in begins at 7:30 AM Agenda Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, 04330 $40 Registration Fee Driving Directions Continental Breakfast, Lunch, workshop attendance and continuing education credit included. Various Continuing Education Credits Offered–For more information on credits Law Enforcement may receive contact hours for attending. Sign in is required. AdCare has submitted an application for CME’s Prevention Credits will be offered Please Note: if you arrive late or leave early, you MUST sign out to receive a certificate and AdCare will need to adjust your certificate to reflect time. Certificates will be available at the end of the day, please pick them up at the registration table as a way to confirm your attendance. For More Information and to Register

Reminding everyone that there will NOT be a Statewide Homeless Council Meeting on June 11, 2019.

SHC will meet again, as scheduled, on July 9th, 2019. Information about the location and other details will be posted here – stay tuned!

Training will cover:

• An overview of the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence, the individual resource centers serving Maine and the services offered.
• Violence Against Women Act overview: What is VAWA?  Who is protected?  What programs are impacted?
• Review of housing protections for survivors and the responsibilities for housing providers.

Wednesday, June 5th
9:30 to 10:30 AM
Location: Shalom House, Inc.
106 Gilman Street, Portland
&
Friday, June 14th
9:00 to 10:00 AM
Location: MaineHousing
353 Water Street, Augusta

MaineHousing and the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) invite participation in the Community Development Listening Forums intended to foster open conversation. The purpose of the meetings is twofold:

• We are preparing the 5 year consolidated plan required by HUD in order to continue receiving federal funding, 
• More importantly, we are asking for input into a more extensive State of Housing assessment.

MaineHousing and DECD will share some data and demographics of interest to Maine Communities and service providers. The balance of the forums will be for attendees to ask questions and engage in meaningful dialogue. Our intention is to listen and bring back your ideas for increasing our effectiveness in your communities and for informing the development of the 5 year consolidated plan.

Please take the time to meet with us to share your feelings about how we are currently doing, what we are not doing and how we can be a better partner.

Tuesday June 18
1:00pm-3:30pm
Mark & Emily Turner Library
39 2nd Avenue
Presque Isle, ME

Tuesday June 25
1:00pm-3:30pm
Minsky Lecture Hall, Bangor Public Library
145 Harlow Street
Bangor, ME

Thursday June 27
1:00pm-3:30pm
City Council Chambers
270 Pleasant Street
Rockland, ME

Tuesday July 16
1:00pm-3:30pm
City Council Chambers
919 Main Street
Sanford, ME

Thursday July 18
1:00pm-3:30pm
Franklin Memorial Hospital, Bass Room
111 Franklin Health Commons
Farmington, ME

For more information contact:

Michael D. Baran

Special Projects Coordinator

MaineHousing

(207) 624-5774 (Phone)

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                 Or

Deborah Johnson, Director

Office of Community Development

(207) 624-9817

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Letting everyone know that there will NOT be a Statewide Homeless Council Meeting on June 11, 2019.

SHC will meet again, as scheduled, on July 9th, 2019. Information about the location and other details will be posted here – stay tuned!

Please note that the date for Region 2 and date & time for Region 3 were incorrect in the previous post. That post has been updated with the correct information. Sorry for the mix up.

MaineHousing will be holding a series of meetings with interested organizations and individuals throughout the summer.  The purpose of the meetings is twofold.  1. We are preparing the 5-year consolidated plan required by HUD in order to continue receiving federal funding,  2. More importantly, given this is MaineHousing’s 50^th anniversary, we are asking for input into a more comprehensive State of Housing assessment.  Therefore, our consultation process with interested organizations is more extensive than we have had in the past.

To hear from a wide range of interests, we will be scheduling opportunities for discussion in 6 areas: 

• homelessness,
• affordability,
• community development,
• low income/special needs consumers,
• protected class members/fair housing, and
• housing quality. 

Interested individuals/organizations will be invited to one or more of the discussions; and in some cases, we will have more than one meeting.

At the initial discussions MaineHousing will share needs and market analysis data and listen to input relative to the discussion area.  There will be a later opportunity for interested parties to share input on HUD-funded programs and allocations.

Locations/Times of 2020 Consolidated Plan Public Input Sessions on Homelessness:

Lauren Bustard will be facilitating the following sessions for people interested in the area of homelessness:

Region One Homeless Council – Wednesday June 26^th from 1-2:00 at 196 Lancaster St. in Portland

Region Two Homeless Council – Friday June 14^th from 10-11:00 at MaineHousing in Augusta

Region Three Homeless Council – Wednesday June 12^th from 12-1:00 in Bangor (location TBD)

Lauren will also be sending out an email to ‘interested parties’ about the sessions within the next couple of weeks.

She’ll be attending the July meetings of the MCOC and SHC to share our initial thoughts on how we will utilize ESG and FedHOME monies to receive feedback from the groups.

Please add the Agency Participation Agreement to your list of info for tomorrow’s meeting. Also, in addition to Veterans Inc, there will be other agencies seeking letters of support for their GPD applications.

This is a reminder that the Maine Continuum of Care will be meeting on Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at several locations throughout the state and via GoToMeeting. Please note, we are no longer using Tandberg or the Library Tandberg sites.

You may join others at one of the designated meeting locations, or connect from your computer, table or smartphone using the link in the agenda. There is also a call in only option. (You may use your computer audio, or call in by phone – please do not do both as is creates audio feedback.)

Please see the Agenda for more details. Other materials that will be reviewed or discussed at the meeting are also linked, below.