The CT Housing & Homeless Training Academy is a collaboration of Advancing Connecticut Together, CT Coalition to End Homelessness, Housing Innovations, Nutmeg Consulting, and solutions4community. This funded project is a collaboration between the CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the CT Department of Housing.
This online learning platform was established to provide a wide array of professional development resources for individuals working within the housing and homeless services sector. Training modules will cover topics such as case management, de-escalation, and motivational interviewing.
To begin using the platform click on the button below and follow these steps:
- On the welcome screen, click "Need Access?"
- On the next page, complete the form and click "Request CT LMS Access"
- You will receive a welcome email, click the link provided to set your password
- Access your training by logging in at cthousingacademy.myabsorb.com
Upcoming Trainings
In addition to our online catalog, the following upcoming trainings are open to participants via Zoom.
What Everyone Needs to Know about Homelessness, Railroads, and Transit Security
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 10:00am - 11:30am
Presenters: Diana Palmer, Transportation Rail Officer, CT Department of Transportation and Jude Garden, CTrail
This training provides an overview of rail safety awareness and cross-system coordination strategies for professionals working with individuals experiencing homelessness. Participants will learn key rail safety concepts, including Operation Lifesaver principles, the Emergency Notification System, and critical safety information for unhoused individuals and outreach workers interacting near rail lines and train systems.
The training will also explore coordination efforts with DMHAS-funded outreach teams (T-HOP) and current approaches to supporting unhoused individuals within the rail system. Emphasis will be placed on practical safety awareness, collaborative response efforts, and strengthening understanding of how transportation systems and homeless outreach services intersect to support safety, engagement, and community response.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Identify key rail safety risks and safety practices relevant to unhoused individuals and outreach staff working near rail systems.
- Describe the purpose and use of rail safety resources, including Operation Lifesaver and the Emergency Notification System.
- Explain current coordination efforts between transportation systems and DMHAS-funded outreach teams (T-HOP) supporting individuals experiencing homelessness.
- Recognize opportunities for collaboration between transportation partners, outreach providers, and homeless response systems to improve safety, engagement, and crisis response.
- Apply practical safety awareness strategies when working with or supporting individuals in rail environments.