Category: Portland CoC

Join us at the Conference! With the enactment of PL 488, as part of the State’s comprehensive efforts to address the opioid crisis, Maine has now joined an elite group of states to earn a “Making Progress” distinction from the National Safety Council, the highest ranking bestowed by the Council in its Prescription Nation report. This conference features two national speakers … Continue reading Confronting Maine’s Opioid Crisis

SAVE THE DATE Confronting Maine's Opioid Crisis Monday, March 6, 2017 9:00 am - 3:30 pm at the Augusta Civic Center, Augusta, Maine With the enactment of PL 488, as part of the State’s comprehensive efforts to address the opioid crisis, Maine has now joined an elite group of states to earn a “Making Progress” distinction from … Continue reading Confronting Maine’s Opioid Crisis

Here is the agenda for Thursday's PCOC meeting which is happening on 12/22/16 from 1-3 at 196 Lancaster Street. Also attached are notes from the 12/1/16 PCOC meeting. This month's big picture topic will be family and domestic violence shelters in the PCOC. portland-coc-agenda-12-22 pcoc-meeting-summary-12-1-16

(Please note: Two items have been added to the agenda under “Other Business” since the original posting.) This is a reminder that the Maine Continuum of Care will be meeting on Thursday, December 15, 2016 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Please follow the links below to the Agenda for more details, including a list of … Continue reading Reminder: MCOC meets December 15, 2016 (Updated Agenda)

The next meeting for the Portland COC PIT subcommittee will take place on 12/16/16 at 1:00pm at the City's 196 Lancaster Street office space.  We hope to see you then!

The MCOC Steering Committee will hold a Strategic Planning  session at MaineHousing from 9:00 to 1:00 on Thursday, December 15, 2016 immediately prior to the regular full MCOC meeting.  All interested parties are welcome to attend. Please see the agenda for more details. mcoc-steering-retreat-agenda-12-15-16

(Please note: Two items have been added to the agenda under "Other Business" since the original posting.) This is a reminder that the Maine Continuum of Care will be meeting on Thursday, December 15, 2016 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Please follow the links below to the Agenda for more details, including a list of … Continue reading Reminder: MCOC meets December 15, 2016 (Updated Agenda)

This is a reminder that the Statewide Homeless Council will be meeting on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 from 9:30 to 2:00 at MaineHousing, 353 Water Street, Augusta, ME. Please follow the link below to the Agenda for more details including a call in number for those unable to attend in person.  Also included are links … Continue reading Reminder: Statewide Homeless Council meets Dec. 13, 2016

Updates for the 2017 Point-in-Time Count HUD has published additional resources to assist communities with preparation for the 2017 Point-in-Time (PIT) count. These tools are optional but they are designed to provide insight and tools to help communities to conduct the most accurate count possible. New Resources   Preparing for your 2017 HIC and PIT … Continue reading HUD Updates for the 2017 Point-in-Time Count