The 2023 Southern Conference on Homelessness and Housing (SCHH), to be held October 25-27, 2023 (Sandestin, Florida), is an opportunity for housing developers, homeless program managers, case managers, homeless advocates, state and local government representatives, providers of public and mental health services, and people with lived experience to come together to address the ongoing issues of poverty and the lack of safe, decent, and affordable housing in our region. This conference will provide educational and training opportunities designed to improve housing and social service options for vulnerable individuals, including persons experiencing homelessness, the aging population, youth, veterans, LGBTQIA+, survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault, persons living with HIV/AIDS, persons with disabilities, and consumers with mental illness.  

This year’s theme is “Transforming Communities: Building Inclusive and Sustainable Housing Solutions.” We will explore sustainable, inclusive communities and discuss how quality affordable housing can be sustainable in the South. Together, service providers, system leaders, advocates, and people with lived experience of homelessness will learn from each other, discuss best practices, and share innovations in the field.

Registration Rates: 

Conference Registration Incentives: 

• Access to the three-day, live Southern Conference
• One year access to COLLABORATE, our online library for affordable housing, on-demand webinars, resources, and tools - valued at $100
• One-year membership to the Low Income Housing Coalition of Alabama  
• Social Work Continuing Education credit through the Association of Social Work Boards 

Cancellation Policy 2023: If you must cancel your conference registration, please make every effort to find a replacement. Written refund requests must be received by October 1, 2023. If a written refund request is received by this date, your conference registration fee will be 75% refunded. Registrants submitting cancelation requests between October 2-10, 2023, will be refunded 30% of the conference registration fee. Requests submitted after October 10, 2023, or not at all, are considered no-shows and will not be refunded. Verified medical issues or other extenuating circumstances will be reviewed case-by-case for a partial refund. Approved refunds will be processed no later than three weeks after the conference. 

Special Accommodations: Although all requests cannot be guaranteed, we strive to create an environment where each attendee has an opportunity to participate fully in the conference. For special accommodations (e.g., sign language interpreters, materials in alternative formats, additional directional guidance, etc.), don't hesitate to get in touch with Theresa at theresa@collaborative-solutions.net 

Grievance Policy and Procedure: Your satisfaction is important to us. Therefore, complaints are taken seriously. Complaints might be generated by event attendees, regulatory boards, and/or sponsoring agencies and could involve refund requests, course content/materials, instructor qualifications, event facilities, completion certificates, or other matters. Collaborative Solutions, Inc. (CS) will respond to all complaints promptly and ethically.