To better connect individuals experiencing homelessness in Nashville with essential resources, the Metro Nashville’s Office of Homeless Services (OHS) is improving its data collection system by integrating it with Nashville’s largest shelter provider, the Nashville Rescue Mission. This initiative aims to enhance targeted outreach efforts by providing more detailed information about the people served at the Mission, which hosts hundreds of individuals nightly.
Mayor Freddie O’Connell, previously the chair of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Committee, is committed to optimizing Nashville’s HMIS system. The goal is to provide a comprehensive overview of the homeless population’s needs and the services they utilize. Mayor O’Connell emphasized that having access to detailed data is crucial for understanding and addressing homelessness effectively in Nashville.
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OHS Director April Calvin highlighted that for the first time, the city will be able to account for nearly all individuals using the shelter system, offering a clearer picture of the unhoused population. Rev. Glenn Cranfield, President and CEO of the Nashville Rescue Mission, noted that shared data would help local care providers collaborate more effectively to transition individuals into stable housing.
As part of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, various Metro departments are offering resources to support those in need. Metro Social Services is providing Thanksgiving Food Baskets, and Metro Action’s programs aim to improve residents’ social and economic well-being.
Additionally, the city is prepared for the colder months with the opening of Cold Weather Shelters when temperatures fall below 32 degrees. New features include real-time alerts for vulnerable populations and improved data collection to anticipate shelter needs. The latest point-in-time count shows a slight decline in the homeless population compared to the previous year, with the next count scheduled for January 2025.
For more information, visit the OHS website.
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