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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-07-21 Correspondence - HRDC - Outreach Bozeman Quarterly ReportFrom:Downtown BozemanTo:Mike MaasSubject:Outreach Bozeman- Quarterly ReportDate:Thursday, October 7, 2021 1:00:03 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. HRDC Quarterly Report June 2021 - September 2021 Narrative Outreach Bozeman officially launched in June 2021. With the addition of hiring an Outreach Specialist in July 2021, we were able to fully implement street outreach efforts in the downtown Bozeman area and throughout the city. Our Recovery Specialist joined the BPD Resource Officer on a bi-weekly basis to also outreach with urban campers; those sleeping in their campers, RV’s, tents, etc. Customers were provided with resource information for permanent housing, day services at the Warming Center, and peer support services. The team also provided real-time problem-solving techniques to support customers in staying safe and following directives. Addressing basic needs such as food and warm clothing were also provided. With the addition of expanding our day service operations at the Warming Center, we’ve seen 272 individuals use this service from June - September. In conversation with the BPD Resource Officer and downtown businesses, it seems that the increase in capacity with day services at the Warming Center alleviated some of the pressure on the downtown Bozeman area. 189 males 71 females 5 trans/GNC 214 white 43 BIPOC 23 Hispanic/Latino 26 veterans 57 chronically homeless (disabling condition + outside/shelter for 12 months or more in the last 3 yrs.)Outreach Bozeman Stats 33 clients enrolled in the Street Outreach program 4 veterans 8 chronically homeless 89 contacts made with clients during street outreach Follow up requests ranged from basic needs to housing navigation 21 contacts made with downtown /businesses Most common questions/concerns from businesses surrounded de-escalation training and concerns regarding behaviors Resources provided to businesses and clientsProvided support, validation, and encouragement Lots of education re: poverty, human services, housing in the valley, job market, etc. Provided de-escalation training to individuals from 5 different businesses “Definitely not a waste of time” Positive feedback from participants If you have any questions regarding Outreach Bozeman, please contact Jenna Huey with HRDC atjhuey@thehrdc.org or Emily Cope with the Downtown Bozeman Partnership at emily@downtownbozeman.org. Downtown Bozeman Partnership | 406.586.4008 | downtownbozeman.org ‌ ‌ ‌ Downtown Bozeman Partnership | 222 East Main Street, Ste 302, Bozeman, MT 59715 Unsubscribe mmaas@bozeman.net Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by emily@downtownbozeman.org powered by Try email marketing for free today!