COC Specific COVID-19 Guidance

Funding and Contract Issues:  Funding via the federal CARES Act related to additional funding and contracts.

• CT BOS Memo regarding Round six of COVID-19 Related Waivers to CoC and YHDP Requirements-PDF (2021.07.19)
• Round 5 of HUD CoC & ESG Waivers Released
  • CoC Memorandum Waivers to CoC and YHDP Requirements-PDF (2021.07.19)
• Round 4 of HUD CoC & ESG Waivers Released
  • CoC Memorandum Waiver April 2021-PDF (2021.04.13)
• Round 3 of HUD CoC & ESG Waivers Released (2020.09.30)
  • Memorandum: HUC CoC & ESG Waivers – PDF (2020.10.12)
  • Updated Waiver Notification Template – DOC (2020.10.09)
  • Sample Emergency Operations Policy – DOC (2020.10.12)
• HUD- CoC Program Expedited COVID-19 Grant Agreement Amendments: https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/coc/covid-19-grant-agreement-amendments/ (2020.05.01)
• CTBOS Disabling Condition Verification Form for COVID-19 – DOC (2020.04.08)

ESG and CoC eligible costs related to COVID-19:

• ESG Program Costs for Infectious Disease Preparedness
• CoC Program Funds for Infectious Disease Preparedness

Operations

• Safelink Presentation – PDF (2020.06.10)
• Safelink – FAQ – PDF (2020.06.10)
• Checklist for Homeless Service Providers for Re-Opening (2020.06.05)
• Sample Emergency Policy – DOC for Operation of a Homeless Assistance Program in the Event of a Public Health Emergency (2020.05.07)
• Resources & Supports for Managing Deaths in Supportive Housing Projects – PDF (2020.05.11)
• Establishing Norms for distancing within supportive housing programs:  Norm Planning Work Sheet – DOC (2020.04.29)
• Sample COVID-19 HQS Policy – DOC (2020.04.16)
• Cell Phone Carrier COVID-19 Policy Changes – DOC– (2020.03.26)

Outreach and PATH

• Response with a host of resources:  https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/Newsworthy/News-Items/DMHAS-Response-to-COVID-19
• For additional DMHAS resources see the State of Connecticut, DMHAS section.
• TA produced – Disaster Re-housing Response, Outreach (2020.07.09)
• Screening Clients at Shelters or Encampments for COVID-19  (2020.05.28)
• Meeting Materials:
  • 6/4/2020:
    • Recording of 6/4/2020 Outreach COVID-19 Webinar:  https://youtu.be/kgr-4H2xX5I
    • COVID-19 Outreach Slide Presentation – PDF (2020.06.04)
  •  5/21/2020:
    • Recording of 5/21/2020 Outreach COVID-19 Webinar:  https://youtu.be/GY7vJYx3dDI
    • COVID-19 Outreach Slide Presentation 2020.05.21 – PDF
  • 5/7/2020:
    • Recording of 5/7/2020 Outreach COVID-19 Webinar:  https://youtu.be/41TS6es3ygs
    • COVID-19 Outreach Slide Presentation – PDF (2020.05.07)
    • Some Supply Resources for Providers:  Resources for Providers – DOC (2020.04.29)
  • 4/23/2020:
    • Recording of 4/23/20 Outreach COVID-19 Webinar:  https://youtu.be/SpYBUJ5d8Ec
    • CT COVID-19 Outreach Slide Presentation – PDF (2020.04.23)
• Street Medicine Practices for COVID-19: https://www.streetmedicine.org/assets/docs/COVid19%20SM%20Guidance%203-20-20 – PDF (2020.04.30)
• COVID Assessment for Encampments – PDF (2020.04.16)
• Street Outreach: A Quick Guide to Keeping Safe and Delivering Care – PDF (2020.04.16)
• Stay Safe Outreach Flyer – PDF (2020.04.16)
• Essential Services for Encampments During an Infectious Disease Outbreak-Spanish and English (2020.04.05)
• Protecting the Health and Well-being of People in Encampments During an Infectious Disease Outbreak – PDF (2020.03.26)
• See Behavioral Health section for additional information related to mental health and substance use.

Shelter Operations

• Shelter Management During and Infectious Disease Outbreak (2020.03)
• Non-Congregate Approaches to Sheltering for COVID-19 Response – PDF (2020.03)
• Preventing and Managing the Spread of Infectious Disease for People Experiencing Homelessness – PDF (2020.03.20)