The Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless is excited to announce new and engaging training opportunities for 2019. Thanks to the Callahan Foundation, we have been able to expand our training portfolio this year. We are using this support to address broader needs in our community that have been identified by our members. We hope that you can take advantage of these opportunities. Let us educate ourselves and do our best to engage people living in crisis with the deepest dignity and respect.
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The Spanish Street Card is now available. We are committed to print both Spanish and English version of this resource. . This is a publication of the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless to inform people experiencing homelessness of the services in our community. This year, we give our appreciation to the Cleveland Clinic for printing the Street Card.
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Participants will gain an understanding of the youth homelessness system in Cuyahoga County, including the housing and other needed resources available to young adults. Participants will learn how a racial and ethnic equity and inclusion lens is used in the youth homeless system, as well as strategies being applied to reduce disparities and work towards equity. Participants will increase knowledge of adolescent brain development and its impact on young people experiencing homelessness. Participants will gain skills to increase their ability to authentically engage young people and partner with them in systems change.
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Have you ever been a part of, or witnessed a de-escalation that was ineffective, or went wrong? If you answered yes to one or both of these, then you’ll want to attend this workshop. In this workshop you’ll learn how to recognize and assess escalating behavior. You’ll learn how to appropriately de-escalate a situation based on that assessment. As well as, actual techniques to assist you in your de-escalation.
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