The Health & Housing Consortium

The Consortium's 2025 Membership year begins on January 1st, 2025! The Consortium’s membership is at the heart of everything we do. From exclusive trainings to tapping our network of more than 300 organizations across health, housing, social services, and government, our members agree: The Consortium strengthens, connects, and improves their work. Member Benefits: Learn - Arm your staff with exclusive trainings, tools, and resources - Gain full access to our archive of dozens of training recordings and materials - Enjoy a 15% discount at the CSH training center Link - Build partnerships at high-impact networking events - Get connected with one of the 300+ organizations in our network - Advertise programs and job openings to our 4,000+ email subscribers Lead - Join leadership committees and workgroups - Tap into expertise about NY’s 1115 Waiver and get involved - Receive letters of support for funding proposals so your work can grow ? Plus Personalized Support! Need a connection or help solving a problem but you’re not sure where to turn? Members get personalized support from the Consortium. If we don’t have the answer, we’ll find someone who does. To learn more about membership,?click this link: https://lnkd.in/eZM6ntFj. Joining the Consortium: To join the Consortium, you can create an account?here: https://lnkd.in/ggvrTQNR?.?If you renew or begin your membership by December 1st, use promo code?EarlyBird2025?when you?register?to receive a?5% discount. Please reach out to Tess Sommer at?[email protected]?if you have any questions! We look forward to working together in 2025!

From our recent newsletter: Last Wednesday, a new bill passed that will ban mandatory broker fees for renters in NYC. Instead, the person who hires the broker, such as the landlord, will be responsible for paying these fees themselves. These extra fees are often limiting and a financial barrier for people looking to move. Although many find this a win, some are still fighting against this legislation such as the Real Estate Board of New York. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/giKzqCwJ Sign up for our newsletter to receive the most recent news: https://lnkd.in/ggvrTQNR

??? Achieving good health is impossible without stable, quality housing! That's why I was honored to be invited to speak today at the The Health & Housing Consortium about Public Health Solutions' WholeYouNYC network and the potential opportunities for housing providers under New York State's 1115 Medicaid Waiver Amendment. ?? Thank you to Bonnie Mohan for such a warm welcome, Christina Ortiz for organizing us, and Kristina Ramos-Callan of HMA for moderating such a rich discussion. ? I felt privileged to be among co-panelists Emily Engel from NYS-OHIP, Lidia Virgil of SOMOS Community Care, and Kathy Miller of BronxRHIO. #healthequity #publichealth #housing #nyc

Thank you to everyone who attended our 14th Annual Convening yesterday! It was our largest and most impactful Convening yet. We appreciate our panelists, sponsors, and volunteers for their contributions and support. Our panels—covering innovations in housing and healthcare, best practices for safe hospital discharges, and the latest updates on New York’s Medicaid 1115 waiver and Social Care Networks—sparked meaningful discussions and collaboration. We look forward to continuing the conversation with you all in the coming months. To stay in touch on our ongoing work, be sure to subscribe to our email list: https://lnkd.in/ggvrTQNR?

From our Convening sponsor: Welcome to RiverSpring Living, a vibrant community for older adults, nestled along the scenic banks of the Hudson River. Whether you seek independent living or more specialized care, we offer it all right here on our beautiful Riverdale campus, along with supportive housing in the surrounding community. Our sun-filled independent living apartments are part of a dynamic environment, filled with activities, amenities, and so much more. #ConsortiumConvening2024

From our Convening sponsor: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP has been serving the health care needs of New Yorkers for more than 85 years. With a local network of over 40,000 doctors to choose from, you’ll get quality health care and a doctor that speaks your language. Through NY State of Health, Anthem offers free or low-cost plans with all the benefits you and your family need to stay healthy.? Visit www.choosebluenow.com for more information or call us at 1-888-809-8009. #ConsortiumConvening2024

Jeanmarie Evelly from City Limits kicking off the 14th Annual Convening! Thank you for the work you do to platform the important efforts of the health and human services sector in NYC. #ConsortiumConvening2024

From our Convening sponsor: BronxWorks is a proud partner of the Annual Convening! BronxWorks is one of the premier social services agencies in NYC, and they have remained dedicated to assisting underserved and vulnerable communities for over 50 years, providing services at every step in a person's life. #ConsortiumConvening2024

Thank you to Lamb Insurance Services, our Champion Sponsor! Lamb Insurance Services is the nation’s largest broker dedicated exclusively to serving nonprofit and human services organizations. #ConsortiumConvening2024

The 14th Annual Convening is almost here in 2 days! Hurry for a last chance to get your tickets: https://lnkd.in/eQxb6kHM Our final spotlight panel before the big day - Best Practices and Opportunities for Safe Hospital Discharge to Shelter, Respite, and Supportive Housing Navigating safe and effective hospital discharges for individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability presents ongoing challenges in New York City. In this panel, we will delve into these challenges and explore strategies and collaborative approaches to improve coordination between hospitals, shelters, and supportive housing programs. Panelists will share real-world examples of partnerships and interventions that have led to successful patient transitions, brainstorm what more is needed for effective coordination, and discuss how stronger discharge planning can lead to better health and housing outcomes. Featuring: Moderator: Flávio Casoy, MD, DFAPA - Medical Director, Acute Hospital Care, Community Transitions, and Managed Care - New York State Office of Mental Health Shauna Barry, LCSW - Director of Clinical Learning and Development, BronxWorks Amanda Ramsdell, MD - Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine Dwight Kemp, MD, MS - Unit Chief, Extended Care Unit, NYC Health + Hospitals Alric Nembhard - Lived Expertise Advocate/Consultant, NYU Health x Housing Lab Speakers Bureau, NYU Langone Health Nirah Johnson, LCSW - Director of Special Populations, NYC Department of Homeless Services