Explore HUD Category 4, focusing on victims of Domestic Violence, Intimate Partner Violence, and Human Trafficking. Learn trauma-informed care and eligibility assessments to effectively support and identify affected clients. This small group training includes presentations and discussions, providing opportunities to ask questions and apply the knowledge gained. Sessions are offered monthly for both Victim Service Providers and others interacting with this population.
Navigating Critical Documents
This course equips Outreach and Shelter Workers with the skills to help clients obtain or replace essential documents like Social Security cards, birth certificates, state IDs, and driver’s licenses. Participants will learn how to navigate application processes, overcome common barriers, and document progress accurately using HMIS and the Document Warehouse—all while ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
Sustaining Health and Resilience
Join us for a high-impact training day with Matt Bennett, MBA, MA — speaker, author, and founder of Optimal HRV — offering two tracks designed for where you are in your work. Seats are limited for both sessions.
Please note: These are two separate sessions requiring separate enrollment. Select the session that matches your role using the registration buttons below. You are welcome to attend both.
Veterans Cultural Competency
This course equips homeless service providers with essential knowledge and skills to effectively support homeless veterans. Introduction to Military Culture: Understanding the core values, ethos, and structure of the military.
Boot Camp Live!
Boot Camp is incredibly valuable for anyone who wants to learn more about homeless services in our community. Attendees learn about what the Continuum of Care is, how it functions, important systems we work with, best practices in case management, and other useful resources available to those experiencing homelessness.
Boot Camp Live! is an in-person training that includes a walking tour of the shelters on Lancaster.
Foundations of Case Management – Part 2
This comprehensive three-part course is designed to equip you with the foundational expectations for Case Management in TX 601 Continuum of Care. By participating in this course, you will build both personal and professional capacity, ensuring career longevity while providing consistent and efficient client care.
De-escalation
9:00am-12:00pm. This training provides a comprehensive overview of various types of traumas. Participants will learn to identify signs of tension and effectively de-escalate situations using a trauma-informed approach. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to support individuals experiencing trauma, fostering a safer and more empathetic environment.
Foundations of Case Management – Part 1
9:00am-4:00pm. This comprehensive three-part course is designed to equip you with the foundational expectations for Case Management in TX 601 Continuum of Care. By participating in this course, you will build both personal and professional capacity, ensuring career longevity while providing consistent and efficient client care.
Dates:
- Part 1: July 8, 2026, | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Part 2: August 12, 2026, | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Part 1: October 14, 2026, | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Part 2: November 11, 2026, | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Mental Health First Aid for Adults
9:00am-4:00pm. Mental Health First Aid for Adults teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in Adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.
Instructors: MHMR Tarrant County certified instructors.
McKinney-Vento Training
10:00am-12:00pm
This course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to support students experiencing homelessness. In order to support your understanding, this course provides information about the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, including eligibility and best practices for identification and stabilization.
