CT Coalition to End Homelessness

CT Coalition to End Homelessness We believe housing is a human right. In 1983, this advocacy resulted in Columbus House (New Haven) becoming the first publicly funded homeless shelter.

By partnering with communities, providers, and state agencies, we lead collaborative, compassionate, and data-driven efforts to prevent and end homelessness across Connecticut. The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH) was founded in 1982 as a membership organization by staff and volunteers of homeless shelters in response to increasing homelessness. During the 1980’s, dramatic cuts to

federal assistance programs combined with stagnant wages and rising housing costs sent many into homelessness. By this time, deinstitutionalization from mental health hospitals also led to an influx of individuals with special needs into homelessness as community supports were insufficient. Increasing homelessness drove shelter workers together to form CCEH to fight for services for those in need and most importantly, affordable housing. There are now 45 shelters funded by grants from the Department of Social Services.

Yesterday and today, providers from across Connecticut joined us for Motivational Interviewing training with Raymond Chi...
06/05/2026

Yesterday and today, providers from across Connecticut joined us for Motivational Interviewing training with Raymond Chip Tafrate, PhD.

Through hands-on learning and real-world practice, participants strengthened their skills in client engagement, conflict de-escalation, and fostering motivation for change. These evidence-based approaches can help support positive outcomes for individuals experiencing housing instability and homelessness.

Thank you to everyone who attended!

05/29/2026
05/26/2026
Thank you for making the 23rd Annual Training Institute our biggest and best event yet!We are incredibly grateful to our...
05/21/2026

Thank you for making the 23rd Annual Training Institute our biggest and best event yet!

We are incredibly grateful to our providers, presenters, partners, and all of the wonderful attendees who took time out of their busy schedules to spend the day with us. Your passion, collaboration, and support are what make the ATI such a special experience year after year.

Thank you for being part of it, we can’t wait to do it again next year!

05/21/2026
05/21/2026

Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health (PRCH) is excited to share that our team — Annie Harper, Razi Kitaneh, Ghada AlHadari, Caitlin Ryus, and Alexis Terry are presenting at the 23rd Annual Training Institute hosted by the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness in Hartford, CT!

Our presentation explores the relationship between shelter types, mental health, and healthcare engagement, highlighting how housing environments may shape mental health experiences and connections to care for people experiencing homelessness.

We are proud to contribute to conversations focused on building more responsive, equitable, and compassionate systems of care and housing support.

Together We Learn, Together We Lead: Creating a Culture of United Response.
Yale Department of Psychiatry Annie Harper

05/21/2026

🌟Please join us in congratulating Shandel Gonzalez,
Our Very Own Waterbury Street Outreach Worker, on receiving the “Hope In Action Frontline Excellence Award” at the CT Coalition to End Homelessness ATI tomorrow! 🌟

We are incredibly proud to have Shandel as part of the Brian Gibbons Homeless Outreach team and grateful for the hope she brings to those we serve. She truly shows up everyday leading with heart and purpose.

Congratulations to our very own Amber Freeman and the CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence 2026 First 100+ Class of 20...
05/18/2026

Congratulations to our very own Amber Freeman and the CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence 2026 First 100+ Class of 2026. We are so proud of Amber's work to drive change with our partners and communities to ensure that each and every person has home where they feel safe and stable.

Today, at St. Elizabeth House in Hartford, the Office of Governor Ned Lamont announced $5 million in housing stabilizati...
05/15/2026

Today, at St. Elizabeth House in Hartford, the Office of Governor Ned Lamont announced $5 million in housing stabilization funding through the state's Emergency Reserve Fund to help prevent people from falling into homelessness. We are very grateful to the Governor and Connecticut Department of Housing Commissioner Mosquera-Bruno for their recognition of the emergency need that is rising even as the state invests in long-term affordable housing development. Thank you also to Mayor Arunan Arulampalam for his support of the work of providers like Community Housing Advocates across the Capitol region, and to Senator Matt Lesser and State Representative Laurie Sweet, who delivered impactful policy wins for our neighbors and providers this legislative session.

Because of overwhelming demand, we’re excited to announce that we’ve extended capacity and reopened registration for a l...
05/13/2026

Because of overwhelming demand, we’re excited to announce that we’ve extended capacity and reopened registration for a limited number of additional attendees!

If you thought you missed your chance to join us at the 23rd Annual Training Institute, this is it, but spots are expected to go fast.

Secure your seat now before registration closes for good.

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