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<br />May 22, 2007 <br /> <br />07 -240-4: <br /> <br />Background: <br />. Every year the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and <br />Substance Abuse Services (DMHMRSAS) provides funding for staff to attend women <br />specific trainings. <br /> <br />Discussion: <br />. The training funds are used to build staff competency surrounding women issues. <br /> <br />Financial Impact: <br />. There is no financial impact to the city. <br /> <br />Staff Recommends: <br />Adoption of proposed ordinance. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a <br />Sense of Community <br /> <br />Next Steps Following Council Action: <br />. Pending approval, the Director of BHS will ensure the proper dispersal of funds <br />for this much needed training. <br /> <br />07 -240-5: <br /> <br />Background: <br />. On February 20,2007 a letter was sent from HUD congratulating DBHS on being <br />selected to receive $347,928 for the Shelter Plus Care Grant number VA36B607002 <br />and for $69,013 for Supportive Housing Program Grant number VA36C607009 for a <br />total of $416,941. <br /> <br />Discussion: <br />. As an integral component of the Portsmouth Continuum of Care Housing Plan <br />the Shelter Plus Care Program has provided an opportunity for affordable, permanent <br />and safe supportive housing choices to over one hundred twenty homeless citizens <br />since 1994. <br />. The Shelter Plus Care and Supportive Housing Programs provide housing, case <br />management, supportive groups and financial management, while encouraging stability, <br />employment and independence for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS and/or <br />mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse disabilities. <br />. This program has contributed favorably and proved to be a positive influence in <br />the effort to improve neighborhood quality, economic development and fiscal strength of <br />the city. <br /> <br />Financial impact: <br />. There is a cash match of $17,350 for the Supportive Housing Grant that will be <br />expended by DBHS' Mental Health Funds. <br /> <br />Staff Recommends: <br />Adoption of proposed ordinance. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a <br />Sense of Community <br /> <br />Next Steps Following Council Action: <br />. Pending approval, the Director of BHS will ensure the Shelter Plus Care and <br />Supportive Housing Grant Programs will continue to provide housing services to the <br />homeless consumers they serve. <br />