Sam Tsemberis

Sam Tsemberis, PhD Sam has a account Founder/CEO Pathways Housing First Institute and Advocate United States 500+ connections Contact info Columbia University Medical Center New York University About Dr. Sam Tsemberis (clinical psychologist) developed the HOUSING FIRST program (HF) that is now operating to end homelessness for individuals with mental health and substance use challenges across the US, Canada, EU, Australia, NZ and most recently in Buenos Aires, Argentina. HF is a person centered, trauma informed care, harm reduction program and offers immediate housing from the streets operating with the principle that housing is a basic human right. HF is the foundation program and policy for most plans to end chronic homelessness. HF is an EVIDENCE BASED program: HF has a robust research evidence record. RCTs in 3 countries (US, Canada and France) compared HF to usual care and reported HF participants had 80% housing stability compared to 38% for usual care (USA; SAMHSA NREPP; CANADA, Mental Health Commission of Canada and FRANCE Un Chez Soi D’Aboard). Dr. Tsemberis founded a series of Pathways to Housing agencies first in NYC in 1992 and then in Washington DC, Philadelphia PA, and Burlington Vermont. A new Pathways program opened in Atlanta GA in 2018 in partnership with another non-profit. Dr. Tsemberis currently serves as the CEO of the Pathways HOUSING FIRST Institute providing consultation and technical assistance across the globe issues on homelessness, mental health and addiction. http://www.pathwayshousingfirst.org Dr. Tsemberis also serves as the ED for the Greater Los Angeles VA-UCLA Center of Excellence for Training and Research on Veterans Homelessness and Recovery. Dr. Tsemberis also lectures and consults worldwide. Honors and awards include the Distinguished Contribution to Independent Practice award from the AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (2016) and the Meritorious Service Cross awarded by the Lieutenant Governor of Canada (2018). http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/inspired-life/wp/2015/05/06/meet-the-outsider-who-accidentally-solved-chronic-homelessness/?wpisrc=nl_headlines&wpmm=1 No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image Articles 6,083 followers HF Partners Conference - Call for Presentations! Sam’s profile photo Sam Tsemberis, PhD Published on LinkedIn HOUSING FIRST PARTNERS CONFERENCE 2018 “Assuring Program Integrity in a Changing Environment” April 9 - 12, 2018 - Denver, CO Presented by DESC and Pathways Housing First Institute ♦ Gain visibility and recognition as a leader in ending the pervasive problem of homelessness and improving health, recovery, and well-being of people experiencing homelessness. ♦ Engage with others in the field and collaborate to expand Housing First and its implementation across all elements of our homelessness response and housing systems. HFPC 2018 will focus on how the principles and values of Housing First are useful in guiding a consistent approach to program practice, even as populations served and locations expand. Ensuring program fidelity is essential to assuring Housing First remains a person-centered and consumer-driven intervention. We also welcome proposals for innovations in practice, program or populations that incorporate new approaches while remaining true to the principles of Housing First. SUBMISSION DEADLINE - OCTOBER 3 SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL TODAY - CLICK HERE Sponsorship/Exhibitor Opportunities Available! CLICK HERE for more information. 80 3 Comments Like Comment See all Experience Columbia University Medical Center Dept of Psychiatry, New York Presbyterian Hospital Company NameColumbia University Medical Center Dates EmployedJan 2007 – Present Employment Duration13 yrs Pathways Housing First Institute Executive Director Company NamePathways Housing First Institute Dates EmployedNov 1992 – Present Employment Duration27 yrs 2 mos Locationnew york city Pathways to Housing, NY Founder & CEO Company NamePathways to Housing, NY Dates EmployedNov 1992 – Jun 2011 Employment Duration18 yrs 8 mos LocationGreater New York City Area New York University Medical Center Cl. Asst. Professor Psychiatry Company NameNew York University Medical Center Dates EmployedJul 1982 – Jun 2007 Employment Duration25 yrs Teaching, research, and supervision NYC Health and Hosptals Corporation Director of Project HELP Company NameNYC Health and Hosptals Corporation Dates Employed1988 – 1992 Employment Duration4 yrs New York City's Psychiatric Emergency Outreach Team for the Homeless Education New York University New York University Degree NamePhD Field Of StudyClinical and Community Psychology Dates attended or expected graduation 1978 – 1983