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Now seeking experienced grant and proposal writers! Do you have experience in proposal and grant writing, with a minimum of 5 years of experience? Have you written proposals for veterans programs and do you have an understanding of the Safe Haven program? If you meet these qualifications, please respond to Unison for additional information. Unison is conducting market research for an upcoming contract(s) for a veteran homeless shelter through the Coatesville, Pennsylvania VA Medical Center (CVAMC) and the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center (CMCVAMC) in Philadelphia, PA. In July 2010, and under the leadership and direction of the VA National Center on Homelessness among Veterans, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Homeless Program Office funded four Safe Haven model development projects. A Safe Haven is a 24-hour/7-days-a-week, community-based early recovery model of supportive housing that serves hard-to-reach homeless individuals with severe mental illness who are on the street and have been unable or unwilling to participate in traditional treatment and supportive services. As noted in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Safe Haven Toolkit, Safe Havens encourage residents to go beyond just finding shelter. This is accomplished by creating a housing environment that is safe, sanitary, flexible, and stable. In addition, these programs place no treatment participation demands on residents, but have high expectations for residents: the resident will transition from unsafe and unstable street life to permanent housing and re-engage with treatment services. Because these expectations are introduced non-intrusively and as the resident is ready, the phrase “low demand” is often used to characterize Safe Haven housing.    In FY 2009 VA launched an initiative to end homelessness among Veterans within five years. This initiative necessitated that VA re-examine its programs to serve homeless Veterans and also launch many new programs and initiatives to accomplish the objective of ending homelessness among Veterans. It was soon evident that there was a large population of chronically homeless Veterans who would require specialized programs to assist in ending their homelessness. Chronically homeless Veterans have very high rates of mental illness and substance use problems with multiple treatment failures, and often are reluctant or resistant to cooperate with additional treatment or rehabilitation that requires sobriety, staying clean or full cooperation with a treatment regimen. As noted previously, many cannot or will not comply with requirements of traditional programs. To reach Veterans with these problems requires programs that utilize a low demand approach. The Safe Haven model development initiative was one of several initiatives launched to address and assess the effectiveness of new strategies to address the special needs of chronically homeless Veterans.

In 2022, about 1 in 3 high school seniors, 1 in 5 sophomores, and 1 in 10 eighth graders reported using an illicit substance in the past year! https://lnkd.in/guH2ysti

Are you in the gray area with your drinking? Here are some tips to manage it: - Set clear drinking limits. - Find stress-relief activities that don't involve alcohol. - Keep a drinking diary to track your habits. Let's embrace healthier habits together, Philadelphia! Learn more at UnisonRehab.com or give us a call at 267-518-4200. #GrayDrinking #SubstanceUseAwareness #AlcoholAwareness

Governments & Politicians must avoid policies that stigmatize those recovering from addiction.It is important for governments and politicians to refrain from implementing policies that create a negative image of those who are in the process of recovering from addiction. Such policies may lead to further stigmatization of these individuals and could potentially hinder their recovery journey.

Myth Buster: Addiction knows no boundaries. It can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or socio-economic status. Let's break the stigma and acknowledge that addiction is a universal challenge that requires our collective support and understanding. Learn more at UnisonRehab.com or give us a call at 267-518-4200. #AddictionAwareness #SubstanceUseAwareness #AddictionMyths

Beware of Counterfeits: The DEA reports a disturbing trend in Philadelphia – a significant rise in fentanyl disguised as prescription pills. In 2022, over 20% of fentanyl seizures were in pill form. These counterfeit pills are often mistaken for safe, prescribed drugs but can be deadly. Always check your medication and never use pills not prescribed to you. Learn more at UnisonRehab.com or give us a call at 267-518-4200. #SubstanceUseAwareness #FentanylAwareness #PhiladelphiaHealth

If you’ve never thought you had a 'real' problem because you aren’t like the heavy drinkers you’ve seen, but are starting to realize you’re a gray drinker, it’s time to make a change! Learn more about gray drinking and find support at UnisonRehab.com. #GrayDrinking #SubstanceUseAwareness #AlcoholAwareness

Myth Buster: Relapse doesn't mean recovery is out of reach. Recovery is a journey, and relapse can be a part of it. It's not a sign of failure but an opportunity to learn and strengthen the path to long-term recovery. Always keep hope alive. Learn more at UnisonRehab.com or give us a call at 267-518-4200. #AddictionAwareness #SubstanceUseAwareness #AddictionMyths

Philadelphia faces a growing threat from fentanyl, with the city seeing a significant jump in fentanyl submissions from 2.68% to 13.58% across just one year. This potent opioid is increasingly found in the drug supply, often mixed with heroin or other substances. Stay informed and stay safe. Learn more at UnisonRehab.com or give us a call at 267-518-4200. #SubstanceUseAwareness #FentanylAwareness #PhiladelphiaHealth