2025 New York State Supportive Housing Conference
June 06, 2025
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New York Marriott Marquis
The 2025 New York State Supportive Housing Conference is the single best place for community members to learn what is going on in the world of supportive housing and how best to navigate shifting policies, market pressures, and changing tenant needs. It is the largest supportive housing conference in the nation and includes more than 20 workshops, a keynote address, breakfast, lunch, a cocktail reception, and endless opportunities to make friends and network.
Agenda
Friday, June 6
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Keynote Address: Ann Oliva, Chief Executive Officer, National Alliance to End Homelessness
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Highlighting the model developed at Project Renewal, our presenters will share both the practitioner and the client's views on the value and efficacy of occupational therapy services in supportive housing.
Join staff from the New York State Office of Mental Health’s Workforce Development Unit to discuss challenges with recruitment and retention in the workplace.
Conflict is inevitable, but when addressed thoughtfully it can strengthen relationships and improve outcomes for staff and residents in supportive housing.
Join New York City agency leaders as they discuss advances in the supportive housing sector and high-level strategies to address the homelessness crisis.
Supportive housing tenants are spearheading advocacy within their residences, agencies, communities and at the State and City level.
Supportive housing providers often lack the resources, strategic partnerships, and/or funding to support tenants with highly acute needs like those experiencing co-occurring complex medical and behavioral health concerns.
This panel explores the impact of mentorship through the RESH and RELISH programs, highlighting real mentor/mentee connections that exemplify growth, support, and community building.
The Federal policy landscape on housing and homelessness is being blitzed by the new administration.
Expanded funding for ESSHI and the HHAP, combined with the latest OMH RFPs for new housing initiatives create opportunities for new and innovative supportive housing development.
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
As land is increasingly scarce for supportive housing development and houses of worship look for opportunities to stabilize financially and increase community impact, there are exciting and innovative partnerships brewing to develop on faith-based land.
This workshop will explore effective strategies for reducing rental arrears, including proactive communication, flexible payment plans, and the use of technology to streamline payment tracking.
Join staff from the New York State Office of Mental Health’s Workforce Development Unit to discuss challenges with recruitment and retention in the workplace.
Join Institute for Community Living (ICL) to learn about two innovative programs they have launched to enhance care for individuals with behavioral health challenges and co-occurring disorders by bridging service gaps in supportive housing.
In an era marked by coordinated attacks on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives, executive leaders are being called to both protect hard-won progress and reimagine how to lead with courage and transparency.
Despite budget increases and ambitious new programs, New York’s supportive housing system faces unprecedented federal funding uncertainty and policy challenges.
Explore Good Shepherd Services' holistic approach to staff wellness and learn about their initiatives designed to prioritize staff mental well-being.
In 2024, the Network released its inaugural State of Supportive Housing; the second annual report explores the demographics of tenants living in supportive housing, including race, ethnicity, age, and gender.
As our population ages, we find ourselves increasingly unfamiliar with how to thoughtfully engage with mortality—both personally and within our communities.
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
This panel will highlight a diverse range of harm reduction programs and resources from providers across the state.
Discover how the creative arts are being leveraged as powerful tools for education, self-expression, and community transformation.
This session will provide an opportunity for attendees to give feedback to State government officials about their programs and key considerations for this modernization effort.
Nearly a decade since becoming a HUD mandate, Coordinated Entry has transformed how CoCs across New York manage access to housing and services.
Join us to learn how Urban Pathways' Total Wellness Program is making wellness both accessible and sustainable.
This session will explore both the challenges and opportunities of implementation of New York’s Medicaid 1115 Waiver—and considers what’s next for social care in New York.
Wisdom from the Field: Aging in Place in Senior and Supportive Housing - 9th Floor, Marquis Ballroom
Long-time providers of senior housing are also now working with older adults in ESSHI-funded housing. Hear from them about lessons learned from each model -- what's working, what's not.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
