202 | High-fidelity Housing First/Harm Reduction Housing in the Opioid Epidemic
Tracks
Workshop
| Wednesday, April 10, 2024 |
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
| Room 203 |
Session Overview
Housing First and Harm Reduction are best practice modalities. The implementation in housing programs is often a “lite” version of them. However, the opioid epidemic requires high-fidelity adherence. This session describes Avivo’s site-based, high-fidelity housing programs and outlines the importance of partnerships between building owners, service providers, the security team, and property management.
Description
Housing First and Harm Reduction are best practice modalities. The implementation in housing programs is often a “lite” version of them. However, the opioid epidemic requires high-fidelity adherence. This session describes Avivo’s site-based, high-fidelity housing programs and outlines the importance of partnerships between building owners, service providers, the security team, and property management.
Charlotte Moris
Program Director
Avivo
Presenter
Charlotte Moris, Program Director – Ending Homelessness Division, Avivo, has worked in supportive housing programs for a decade. Charlotte has a Masters of Social Work (MSW) and is passionate about trauma-informed, person-centered housing programs advancing social justice. Charlotte supports high-fidelity Harm Reduction and Housing First scattered-site and site-based housing programs.
Brandon Sanford
Housing Program Manager
Avivo
Presenter
Brandon J. Sanford, Program Manager – Ending Homelessness Division, Avivo, has worked in Harm Reduction and supportive housing programs for twenty-two years. Brandon is a former injection drug user and has been in 12-step recovery since 2002. Brandon supports a case management team at two buildings practicing high-fidelity Harm Reduction.
Erik Bergling
N/a
Relative Intel
Presenter
Erik R Bergling – Relative Intel, is a service-connected disabled US Marine Corps veteran with 25 years of private security experience. Erik has protected US Vice Presidents, Attorney Generals, Congressional Members, and U.S. Senators. Erik, with Owner/CEO, Aaron Liepins, works solely with nonprofit organization’s like Avivo when providing uniformed services.
