1. Implementing Coordinated Entry in New Hampshire
Bureau of Homeless and Housing Services
Office of Human Services
NH Department of Health and Human Services

2. Balance of State CoC

3. The Vision Build on current infrastructure utilizing 211
1 universal assessment tool used statewide
Regional Coordinated Entry (CE) implementation based on what works best for that region or CoC
Utilization of HMIS with an open system among CE programs

4. Goal Each region in NH will have an operational CE system
Each regional system will develop a process for inter-regional referrals
Each region will develop a communication system that facilitates prioritization of the most vulnerable

5. Data Collection Each region will enter CE data into HMIS
Each region will track diverted clients
Each region will develop a process for timely data entry

6. Statewide Efforts Stakeholder group in place for approximately 3 years
Reviewed HUD documents and data from other states to understand best practices
2 Regional Pilots
Assessment tool developed by merging best parts of existing tools

7. Statewide Efforts
July 1, 2015 providers statewide started piloting the assessment tool
August 1, 2015 providers started entering CE data into HMIS
October 21, 2015 a workshop was held for all statewide CE Stakeholders, facilitated by a consultant

8. Areas and Types of Implementation
9 distinct regions, 2 are CoCs and 7 are within the BoS
Single point of entry, 1 agency
Single point of entry, multiple agencies providing staffing
No Wrong Door

9. Next Steps
Continue to adapt the assessment tool to meet the needs of the homeless population
Develop a tool to assess vulnerability
Develop a process for prioritization by vulnerability, serving the most vulnerable first
Contractually require participation in CE

10. Questions?

11. Contact BHHS Website: BHHS Administrator: Maureen Ryan
BHHS Administrator: Maureen Ryan
Main Phone Number:
Program Administrator: Melissa Hatfield